Its many attractions include the Chesterwood Museum and studio of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of “The Minute Man” and the Lincoln Memorial; the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Berkshire Botanical Gardens and Tanglewood. Stockbridge’s Laurel Hill Association is the nation’s oldest municipal improvement organization.

From the Chair of the Mohican Historical Committee

rec’d February 3, 2002 “Dear Folks, What do you mean, the Mohicans sought refuge from “bellicose tribes” when coming to Stockbridge? What they sought was refuge from debts, landlessness in the Hudson valley and settlers. Furthermore they moved into their own territory near other Mohicans. When the English settlers took over their lands and town government (a foreign concept to the Mohicans), they renamed it Stockbridge, probably after a town in England. There’s a Stockbridge in Michigan and one in Georgia that have nothing to do with the Mohicans.

For more information about the Mohicans read on Lion Miles, Shirley N. Dunn, Polly Pierce, Patrick Frazier, or read the latest issue of the the NIMHAM TIMES, edited by John Sota. It comes out of Putnam County, New York.

I have been to Stockbridge on historical trips at least 20 times. In fact on one of our trips some of our elders were guests of the famous Red Lion Inn. For further information check Mohican Nation on the internet.”

Sincerely, Dorothy W. Davids (baptismal name) Chair, Historical Committee, Mohican Elder

Stockbridge, MA facts:

• Town Hall: 6 Main St.
• Phone: (413) 298-4714
• Population: 2,276
• Settled/Inc’d: 1736
• Named for: Do you know?
• Elevation: 829′
• Demographic data: state.ma.us/

Among the artisans will be Lisa Blake, a nationally acclaimed ceramic artist of West Chesterfield,
NH.  Lisa has evolved a line of plates, bowls, platters, and unique serving dishes in bright
turquoise, blue and yellow/sepia patterns that please admirers and customers wherever she exhibits.
Debra Hitter, Ms. Sticks of Castleton, NY will offer one of a kind, creative walking sticks made
mostly from fallen branches from Mother Nature.  Other exhibitors will include Melissa Dooley of
Vasselboro, ME exhibiting her art glass sculptures and Ellen Howard of Pawlet, VT offering hand dyed
scarves, throws and pillows.

Hours are Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.  Admission to the Arts & Crafts Show is $5.00 per car.  Light refreshments will be offered during show hours at the Chamber Café
sponsored by The Red Lion Inn.   Arts & Crafts Show patrons who wish to stroll the grounds of the
Botanical Garden will receive a discount off regular admission.

Founded in 1934, the Berkshire Botanical Garden is one of the country’s oldest horticultural
centers.  The 15 acres feature intimate landscaped gardens, intricately designed and historic herb
gardens, vibrant annual and perennial beds, colorful demonstration vegetable gardens, a pond garden,
rose garden, children’s garden and woodland trail.  The Garden is located on the corner of Routes
183 & 102 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and is within 2 1/2 hours of Boston or New York City by
car.

This annual event is organized by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce.  The Chamber with 100 members
is an advocate for Stockbridge area business.  Each year the Stockbridge Chamber sponsors such
programs as the Stockbridge Scholarship Fund, the Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas event and the
Stockbridge Children’s Halloween Parade & Party.  In addition the Chamber produces the widely
distributed Stockbridge Welcomes You brochure, offers a Lodging Availability Hotline service, and
responds to all inquires made to the office located at 6 Elm Street in Stockbridge.

For more information, contact the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce at 413-298-5200, PO Box 224,
Stockbridge, Mass. 01262, info@stockbridgechamber.org.

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