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The Mount
Take a walk through history and design at Edith Wharton's country cottage. The Pulitzer Prize-winning American author, best known for her novels like “Age Of Innocence” and “Book Of Houses,” is said to be the voice of the Gilded Age and a pioneer of interior design as a profession. Visitors can participate in interior tours, explore the formal gardens, or take in each room without guides, to fully immerse in the experience. Wharton’s Neo-classic summer home has been fully restored by the "Save America’s Treasures” program and is open to the public. When you visit, you can expect your senses to be delighted with natural lights as you walk through one long gallery connecting rooms, alive with intentionally-placed french windows. Although preserved and restored to express the property's original glory, the modern renovations have included designs from modern interior designers, who have been invited to show their modern take on Wharton's design principles.
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413-551-5111
Ventfort Hall
If you’re in the mood for something slightly spooky, visit the imposing mansion that was once home to Sarah Morgan, J.P. Morgans's sister. Large, imposing, and mainly made of brick, the home is rumored in some paranormal circles to have a few former residents who “won’t leave.” In reality, this is one of the most impressive restorations in the area! The once dilapidated Jacobean Style mansion, built in 1893, has been returned to its original splendor by organizations like “ Save America’s Treasures.” This gilded-age mansion is worth a visit!
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(413) 637-3206
Berkshire Museum
Take the insatiably curious to the Berkshire Museum and watch their eyes brighten as they tour art, natural history, and science. Rotating exhibits contribute to the idea of constant learning here. Check the website while planning your visit to see what they have running currently.
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(413) 443-7171
Museums & Historical Estates
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