Events




A Ranger-Led Tour of the Springfield Armory
Sunday
Jul 20 2025 ~ 1:00 pm

For 174 years the Springfield Armory was the epicenter of United States small arms research, development, and production until its closure in 1968. Employees worked to provide our military with the best infantry weapons necessary to safeguard the nation and its interests. Take a walk through Armory history on a tour led by National Park Ranger Susan Ashman. Learn the importance of this location to the Daniel Shays Rebellion.

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For more information: Susan Ashman at 413-427-6558

A Visit to Former Pelham Mill and Shop Sites
Sunday
Aug 24 2025 ~ 1:30 pm

Explore a former Pelham Sawmill and Broom Handle Shop on a tour led by Karl Martini. If time permits, we will visit the sites of additional former Pelham Mills and Shops.

Meet at the Corner of N. Valley Rd. and Brewer Rd.

Location: Brewer Road
For more information contact Karl Martini at 413-256-4606

Harvest Supper & Howard D. Barnes Memorial Pie Auction
Saturday
Sep 27 2025 ~ 5:30 pm

Join us for a traditional New England boiled dinner of corned beef, cabbage and vegetables catered by David Jean. Following dinner, bid on a homemade pie auctioned off by Stan Rosenberg, whose wit and humor have delighted us for decades. Purchase your tickets at the Pelham Library, Pelham Historical Society Museum or online at www.pelhamhistory.org. Tickets go on sale June 1, 2025 and must be purchased or reserved before the Harvest Supper. We were sold out last year.

For more information, or to contribute a homemade pie, contact Susan Ashman at 413-427-6558.

The Geologic History of Pelham: the Rise and Fall of a Great Mountain Belt
Sunday
Oct 26 2025 ~ 10:00 am

UMass Geology Professor Michael Williams will give a presentation on the geologic history of Pelham and then guide us on a field trip. The rocks of Pelham originated thousands of miles away, forming the roots of a Himalayan-scale Mountain belt. In this talk and trip, we’ll see how the geology of Pelham is changing our understanding of the Himalayas and Andes today. We will carpool to visit examples of Pelham’s geology and see some evidence of our town’s dynamic history.

Location: Pelham Library Ramsdell Room Co-sponsored with the Pelham Library
For more informaion: Bruce Klotz 413 695-1797

Antique Glass Bottles - Annual Meeting at 6:30 pm, Presentation at 7 pm
Tuesday
Nov 18 2025 ~ 6:30 pm

Antique Glass Bottles *
Until the late 19th century, glass bottles were hand-blown, so each one was unique. Amherst resident Jim Thomas, a past president of the Berkshire Antique Bottle Association, will explain how the bottle’s shape, color. and presence of embossing are all clues to its age and provenance. He will share stories and samples from his extensive collection. Bring in an antique bottle or two of your own for Mr. Thomas to evaluate!

The program will follow the Pelham Historical Society’s Annual Meeting.

Location: Pelham Library Ramsdell Room Co-Sponsored with Pelham Library
For more information: George Naughton at 413-253-5290

Continuing a 100-Plus Year Tradition: Holiday Potluck Supper
Tuesday
Dec 9 2025 ~ 6:00 pm

Early in the last century Eugene Bartlett, CEO of the Pelham Fish rod Factory, funded an annual December celebration at Pelham’s Community Hall. Join us in continuing this tradition with a social hour and sit-down potluck dinner. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Location: Community Hall
For more information: David Boyden at 860-653-4140


Museum Information:
The Pelham Historical Society Museum is OPEN Today
Sunday
Jun 15 2025 ~ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

The Pelham Historical Society Museum is always FREE and is OPEN select Sunday Afternoons (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
From June 1 through September 28 2025.
Check our website for updated information on special Sunday Museum activities for young and old alike!

The Historical Complex grounds are open year round dawn to dusk..