Programs
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Museum Information   

The Belchertown Historical Association is proud to support this website to help share information about The Stone House Museum, upcoming programs and events, and the rich history being preserved. Membership in the BHA is awarded with special privileges at the museum.

Museum Tours
The Stone House Museum is open for guided tours to the public mid-May through October on Saturdays from 2-5 p.m.
Members: FREE Admission                              Interested in joining?
Nonmembers: Adults $5.00, Children $2.00 and Seniors $4.00   
We also offer lectures, programs and special events on a regular basis throughout the year. Members are generally offered discounts to these as well.

Museum Staff - info@stonehousemuseum.org

Curator: Shirley Bock
Archivist: Cliff McCarthy

About the   Historical Association and Belchertown

Make History
with Us
 

New!!
Order today!

Belchertown:
Bits of History

The fifty stories in this charming collection mark the events, places and people that have made Belchertown special. Drawn from the writings of beloved local fixtures Doris and Harvey Dickinson, these tales show how Belchertown holds firm to its New England Yankee traditions in the heart of the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts.

The book may be purchased at the Stone House Museum, Clapp Memorial Library, Lawrence Memorial Hall in the Town Clerk's office, Belchertown Copy Center and Collective Copies.

Next Book signings will be at the  Living History Days events.

Museum Gift Shop

"A Taste of Our Past" Cookbook - $5
Compiled from recipes found in the archives of the Stone House, private cookbook collections, and contributions of treasured family recipes from Association members, the cookbook has over 75 tasty and simple recipes. The recipes give a glimpse into our local history by highlighting the foods that were popular in the past and how those dishes were prepared. Recipes have clear instructions and can be readily made by modern-day cooks. A great gift for family chefs, cookbook collectors, or anyone who loves both food and history. Proceeds will help support the activities of the Association throughout the year.

Get Involved 
The Museum Committee is looking for help with House Tours. We are always looking for interested individuals who would be available on Saturday from 2—5pm through October. If we have enough volunteers, it will not be a chore. It really is fun and interesting. Information on the history of the house, its inhabitants and contents will be provided to you. Please call Florine Neggers at 413-213-0345 and let her know which Saturday you would be available. Thank you!! It takes a community to manage our historic Stone House Museum!

There are numerous opportunities to help!  Even a couple of hours can be a great contribution to the success of our organization and mission. We need people to make calls, make signs, help with planning/setup, collect admission fees, handout fliers, etc. Many of these activities can be done from your home or while you perform your own day-to-day activities. And, many of these activities do not require you to be involved at the actual day of the event. We have many options for your children to be involved as well. No prior experience or knowledge is necessary.

Write or call us. Contact information is below. Or, you can indicate your interest on the bottom of the membership form. Whether you have time or a talent you can share, we look forward to hearing from you.

Directions  

From East or West:
Take Exit 7 (Ludlow) off Mass Turnpike (I-90), turn right onto Route 21.
From North or South:
Take I-91 to I-291 approximately 5 miles to Mass Turnpike (I-90).  Travel east to Exit 7 (Ludlow).  Turn right onto Route 21.

Travel north on Route 21 for about 10.5 miles to stop sign at State Street (Route 202). Turn right onto Route 202.  We are located .9 miles on the left, just before the Town Common.

Map Directions to the Stone House Museum