THE BIDWELL HOUSE INC
222864958
1987
MONTEREY, MA 012450537
bidwellhousemuseum.org
The Bidwell House, Inc.
The Bidwell House, Inc. is a nonprofit organization operating the Bidwell House Museum, located in the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts. It is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Bidwell House, a historic Georgian saltbox built around 1760 as a parsonage for Reverend Adonijah Bidwell, the first minister of Township No. 1, now part of Monterey and Tyringham, Massachusetts.
Mission
The mission of The Bidwell House, Inc. includes maintaining and exhibiting the Bidwell House Museum to tell the story of early life in the Berkshires during the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum emphasizes the cultural and historical significance of the region through its restored house, period furnishings, and surrounding heritage gardens.
History
The Bidwell House has a rich history, having been the center of community life when it was first built. It served as the parsonage and was strategically located along the Boston-Albany Post Road. Over the years, the house was expanded with additions, including an Ell Addition in the 1820s and a Greek Revival/Carriage Barn addition in the 1840s.
Activities and Programs
The Bidwell House, Inc. offers guided tours of the house, self-guided tours of the 194-acre grounds, and an active program schedule that includes historical talks, country fairs, and outdoor guided walks. The organization also collaborates with local groups to create educational trails, such as the Native American Interpretive Trail, in partnership with the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohicans.
Governance and Structure
The Bidwell House, Inc. operates under a governance structure that includes executive leadership and a board of trustees. As of recent updates, Heather Kowalski has served as Executive Director since 2017, bringing extensive experience in museum management.
Financial and Legal Status
The Bidwell House, Inc. is registered as a nonprofit organization with the Employer Identification Number (EIN) 22-2864958. It relies on donations and membership support to maintain its activities and preserve the Bidwell House Museum.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidwell_House_Museum [2] https://berkshire18thcenturytrail.org/bidwell-house/ [3] https://www.bidwellmansionassociation.com/story-of-bidwell-mansion.html [4] https://savingplaces.org/places/the-bidwell-house-museum [5] https://www.bidwellhousemuseum.org
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Annual Appeal Thanks to the support of friends like you the Bidwell House can continue our mission of providing a personal encounter with history. Donate Today Become a Member Enjoy all that the Bidwell House has to offer with benefits that include free admission for house tours reduced event tickets and more. Join Here Come to an Event Join us for an upcoming event including our History Talk series walks on the Museum grounds and a variety of other programs. View Events Walk the Grounds Our grounds include 194 acres and over six miles of trails free to visit yearround for hiking snowshoeing crosscountry skiing and more.
