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The Mohican Journey
Homelands, History, and Hope
This interactive, multimedia exhibit breaks down the history of the Muhheconneok, the “People of the Waters that are Never Still.” From their ancestral homelands in the Berkshires, to their present home in Wisconsin, their journey is told through the collective lens of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, in collaboration with the Sheffield Historical Society and the Mount Everett Regional School Art Department. The Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans have worked for decades in research, preservation, education, and governance to promote equality and programs that strengthen their culture and community heritage. Making connections to their ancestral homelands continues to be of sacred value. The exhibit combines a variety of art forms, artifacts, audio and video elements, including content from Dorothy David’s "A Brief History of the Mohican Nation" as well as many personal narratives. ********************* We welcome group visits. If your school, residential facility or organization would like a private viewing we can arrange that on weekdays. Email or call to make those arrangements sheffieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com 413-229-2694
Catherine Miller will lead this one hour, approx. 1 mile walking tour around the village center. Meet at the Ashley Falls post office. ********************* Plus check out our self guided tours of the Sheffield Green (walking) & Sheffield countryside (bike/car). Maps outside the Old Stone Store, or follow by phone by clicking HERE. Programs 
Zoom Programs
“Extending the Grow Season”
talk by Ron Kujawski SKIP AHEAD TO 14 Minutes, that is when the lecture begins
"WWII on the Homefront" in this oral history program participants recalled what life was like at home during the war when they were a child or teen.
If you or someone you know wants to tell their story, give us a call or email and we can arrange interview at any time this year that is convenient.
Mark Dewey Research Center
The research center is closed to the public, but email or call with your request. CLICK HERE to visit the Research Center website or contact us at the email address or phone number below mdrc@sheffieldhistory.org 413-229-3682 |
Old Stone Store
Members get 10% off all taxable items the first Saturday of every month. Just tell the cashier you are a member.
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ONLINE GIFT SHOP Select items from the Old Stone Store are available to purchase at online for pickup at the store during open hours or by appointment. Apologies, we cannot ship at this time. Email us if you are looking for a particular item that is not listed on the online store. sheffieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Exhibits
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Dan Raymond House Museum / Mark Dewey Research Center /
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Dan Raymond House
Jennifer Owens, Administrator sheffieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com 413-229-2694 Office Hours (not open to public but call or email) Monday -Wednesday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm |
Mark Dewey Research Center
James Miller, Archivist K.C. Clow, Volunteer mdrc@sheffieldhistory.org 413-229-3682 Office Hours (not open to public but call or email) Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm |