Behind-the-Scenes at Chesterwood

The OLLI Special Events Committee presents 

Behind-the-Scenes at Chesterwood

Monday, June 16
Tours begin at 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Lunch is included with the tour.

New tour added Monday, June 23 at 12:30 p.m.!

This is an in-person event at Chesterwood in Stockbridge, MA

Chesterwood, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation since 1969, is the former summer home, studio, and gardens of American Renaissance sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850-1931).  French created some of his most iconic work at Chesterwood, notably the seated Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. (1922). Chesterwood is recognized as both a National Historic Landmark and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark and has recently completed a four-year major restoration and renovation, all by local companies.

Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Studio, then venture down into the basement to see the sculptor’s system to bring his works outside to the natural light.  Take a look at Daniel Chester French’s family living spaces, then view rarely exhibited sculptures and paintings in Collections Storage with the Curator.

Cost: $45 for OLLI members and guests
Includes a guided tour at 10:45 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and lunch at appx. 12:15 p.m.

Register online or call 413.236.2190 (M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to register by phone with a credit card.