Mark your calendars—the “Monterey’s Attic” historical exhibit will have its grand opening reception on Friday, July 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display during July in the Monterey Library’s multipurpose room during regular library hours, and will close on July 24. Check Library Hours Here.

This special exhibit celebrates Monterey’s 175th anniversary of its incorporation as a separate town in 1847, and is being presented by the Monterey Historical Society and the Bidwell House Museum.

A highlight of the exhibit will be the 1997 quilt made by the Piecemakers, and the unveiling of their newest—and final—quilt. The exhibit will feature many artifacts, photographs, and maps from the collections of the Monterey Historical Society, the Bidwell House Museum, and the Berkshire County Historical Society at Arrowhead. We’ve also received some fascinating memorabilia from townsfolk, including old photographs, artwork from the Berkshire Summer School of the Arts, posters for the 1980s Monterey (MA) Jazz Festival, a fish story and Monterey mystery, some civil war relics, the candy display case from the Monterey General Store during the 1930s-60s, and lots more!