Buckland (Mass.) Historical Society

08/27/2026

08/20/2026

TEXTILES are the theme of the Buckland Historical Society Open House this coming Sunday - August 23 - 1:00-4:00 p.m. at both the Wilder Homestead (129 Ashfield Road) and Buckland Museum (20 Upper Street).

There will be historical textiles and clothing featured at both locations. Weaving demonstration and history of Buckland Weavers in the Wilder Barn. Randee Laikind will provide an overview of silk worms and local linens.

Free and open to the public - Donations are most welcome to maintain the properties and collections.

08/11/2026

Fascinating watch!

08/07/2026

MOVIE NIGHT at the Wilder Barn!
Friday 8/14/26 @ 7:00 p.m.
"Root Hog or Die" ~ Rawn Fulton's 1973 Documentary featuring West County family farms and farmers. Names you will recognize.
Wilder Homestead - 129 Ashfield Rd (Rt. 112), Buckland (Shelburne Falls per GPS)

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER (so we have enough chairs on hand!) at: www.bucklandmasshistory.org
$5-$10 donation at the door - refreshments available

Presented by Buckland Historical Society and Franklin Land Trust.

08/01/2026

This weekend's events in the village✨You can find full event details at shelburnefalls.com!

Shelburne Falls Events July 31 - August 2

JULY 31
2:00PM Shelburne Falls Farmers Market Village Green
5:30PM West County Community Meals Trinity Church
7:00PM Seven Mile Line Floodwater Brewing Co.

AUGUST 1
8:00AM-4:00 PM Flea Market Catamount Traders (+Sun)
8:00AM-1:00PM Giant Summer Tag Sale St Joseph's
9:00AM-10:00AM Vinyasa Flow Yoga Shelburne Falls Yoga
10:00AM-11:00AM Yoga with Horses Western Mass Equine Therapy
10:00AM-4:00PM Hilltown History Trail & Tag Sale The Wilder Homestead
10:00AM-4:00PM Hilltown History Trail: Museums & Culture Tour
10:00AM-11:00 AM Community Coffee Hour 22 Water St.
11:00AM-5:00PM Learn and Ride on SF&C #10 Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum (+Sun)
1:00PM-2:30PM Weekly Family Summer Activities '“Plant a Seed, Read!” Arms Library
3:00PM-4:30PM Tall Tree Tour Mohawk Trail State Forest
7:00 PM-8:00PM Campfire Connections Mohawk Trail State Forest
7:00PM-9:00PM The Equalites Floodwater Brewing Co.

AUGUST 2
10:30AM-12:00PM Legacy of the CCC Mohawk Trail State Forest
11:00AM-3:00PM Kite Day Apex Orchard
3:00PM-5:00PM Maki Matsui & Cool Beans Floodwater Brewing Co.

08/01/2026

https://recorder.com/2026/07/31/hilltown-history-trail-august/

The Hilltown History Trail is returning for its fifth year, with the same lineup of museums from the past year.

07/31/2026

See you on the trail tomorrow!

07/31/2026