Hancock Plans Homecoming Day for 250th Anniversary
Hancock is marking its 250th anniversary with a Homecoming Day celebration, a milestone event drawing on the town's semiquincentennial history, according to a Berkshire Eagle report picked up via Google Alert.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Hancock's Homecoming Day, tied to the town's 250th anniversary, is set to include a parade and community celebration honoring the town's history, per a Berkshire Eagle report. The event reflects the broader semiquincentennial commemorations happening across the region this year.
Nearby, Williamstown's Open Farm Day will let visitors explore area farms including Peace Valley Farm and Wendling Farm, according to the Berkshire Eagle, with the report noting participation stretching into Hancock as well. The Clark Art Institute's Community Day in Williamstown will also offer free artmaking activities and family programming, the Eagle reports.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Hancock: Homecoming Day to mark town's 250th anniversary" — The Berkshire Eagle reports that Hancock is planning a parade and community celebration as part of its 250th anniversary festivities (read it at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/hancock-homecoming-day-to-mark-towns-250th-anniversary/article_886bab5d-e792-47b8-99fb-2d774f9b69e2.html).
"Williamstown: Explore local farms on Open Farm Day" — The Berkshire Eagle reports that residents can tour participating farms in the Williamstown and Hancock area, including Peace Valley Farm and Wendling Farm (read it at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/williamstown-explore-local-farms-on-open-farm-day/article_9a4d80a9-b0c0-49e9-b53f-b7b878fb08e7.html).
"Williamstown: Free artmaking activities at Clark Community Day" — The Berkshire Eagle reports that the Clark Art Institute is hosting free family art activities and live performances for its Community Day (read it at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/williamstown-free-artmaking-activities-at-clark-community-day/article_31e80f68-e924-403f-9b09-e8f7abecb65a.html).