BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PITTSFIELD, MA

Governor Healey visits affordable housing site in Pittsfield to highlight tax relief Governor Maura Healey joins local officials to highlight tax relief at St. Mary's Morningstar property in Pittsfield on Oct. 18, 2023. [Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office]
Governor Healey visits affordable housing site in Pittsfield to highlight tax relief Credit: Office of Governor Healey

The Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) is a private, non-profit organization located in Pittsfield, MA dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Berkshire County. BCHS was founded in 1895 by a group of local citizens who recognized the need to protect and preserve local history. The society is housed in a historic building located at the corner of South and Fenn Streets in Pittsfield.

BCHS collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Pittsfield and Berkshire County through a variety of educational programs and activities. The main focus of the society's collections are items related to the history and culture of Berkshire County, with a particular emphasis on objects related to Pittsfield and its surrounding areas.

BCHS also offers a variety of educational programs for adults and children. These programs include lectures by noted historians, workshops on topics related to local history, and living history events. Additionally, the society hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as book signings, educational tours, and historic house tours.

The society operates a museum and research center, which includes a library, archives, and a museum shop. The library and archives are open to the public for research, and include a variety of resources related to the history of Pittsfield and the Berkshires. The museum shop offers a variety of items related to local history, including books, prints, photographs, and other collectibles.

BCHS is committed to making local history accessible and engaging to the community. Through its educational programs, events, and research resources, the society strives to preserve and interpret the history of Pittsfield and Berkshire County for future generations.

BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PITTSFIELD MA. US MID #8402500313

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 140,943 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Governor Healey visits affordable housing site in Pittsfield to highlight tax relief Governor Maura Healey joins local officials to highlight tax relief at St. Mary's Morningstar property in Pittsfield on Oct. 18, 2023. [Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office]
Governor Healey visits affordable housing site in Pittsfield to highlight tax relief Governor Maura Healey joins local officials to highlight tax relief at St. Mary's Morningstar property in Pittsfield on Oct. 18, 2023. [Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office]
Governor Healey visits affordable housing site in Pittsfield to highlight tax relief Governor Maura Healey joins local officials to highlight tax relief at St. Mary's Morningstar property in Pittsfield on Oct. 18, 2023. [Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office]
Governor Healey visits affordable housing site in Pittsfield to highlight tax relief Governor Maura Healey joins local officials to highlight tax relief at St. Mary's Morningstar property in Pittsfield on Oct. 18, 2023. [Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office]
Departed An old railroad, still in use but famous for their architecture and their age.

Contact BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
780 HOLMES RD
PITTSFIELD
MA
01201-7152

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BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402500313
Name BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name BERKSHIRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 042300187
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 155,147
REVENUE 140,943
LAT/LONG 42.415321, -73.248505
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 900800
US Census Block: 2000