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Arrowhead Museum

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The one-time home of Herman Melville, Arrowhead is currently home to the Berkshire County Historical Society in Pittsfield, MA

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Arrowhead is the headquarters of the Berkshire County Historical Society. The house and farm was the home of Herman Melville from 1850 to 1863. While living in Berkshire County, Melville nurtured several close friendships with literary colleagues and fellow authors. It is also where he wrote the seminal novel Moby-Dick and other works of short fiction. The time spent at Arrowhead is known as the most productive period of his life.

A visit today brings guests back to the 19th century to see and experience life as the Melville family knew it. Carefully restored (an ongoing process), Arrowhead is not only a National Historic Landmark dedicated to the author, but also to the history of Berkshire County.

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Come visit our gift shop! Unique t-shirts and gifts.

Address: 780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA
Phone: (413) 442-1793
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State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County
Zip Code: 01201


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Reviews
A must see for the Melville fan. A little out of the way from major cities, but that only adds to its charm. You will be in the beautiful Berkshires. Tour times are shortened in the fall and winter, so make sure you look at hours/dates of operation/tour times, etc before you visit.
9 years ago (18-11-2017)
For the fan, this is a great personal history lesson about Melville. Always excited to walk in the same setting of a literary hero. Learned of the things that inspired him.
9 years ago (12-11-2017)
Small but thoroughly educational. Loved my visit, the staff were incredibly knowledgeable. What a beautiful property. Very well maintained.
9 years ago (18-09-2017)
bring good shoes. the nature trails alone are worth the trip. would probably make for a great picnic too.
9 years ago (05-09-2017)
Very cool! Beautiful home. Beautiful history
9 years ago (27-03-2017)
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