Great Barrington Historical Society

Our permanent collection consists of over 5,000 artifacts, including paintings, prints, photographs, negatives, postcards, advertising, maps, theater programs, ephemera, literature, manuscripts, account books, business records, photographic equipment, glass slides, porcelain, awards, medals, textiles, clothing, bedspreads, weaponry, souvenirs, models, glass, bottles, containers, signs, folk art, Native American items, furniture and tall clocks.

Together, they tell the stories of the town and help to educate and engage our students, community, and visitors. The Society’s ongoing mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the unique history of Great Barrington.