Tea & Talk - "The Story of Festival House, Ventfort Hall in the 1950's"

Chelsea Gaia, Director of Programming & Events for Ventfort Hall, will speak about the time Ventfort Hall operated as Festival House; an inn in the 50’s where everyone was welcome. A tea will be served after her presentation. The Berkshires haven't always been so open and celebratory of diversity. In fact, it's a fairly recent development with an obscure catalyst. During the 1950's, Ventfort Hall did not exist as the Gilded Age Museum it is today, but instead, an inclusive resort open to all who wished to stay, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or socio-economic class or status. In 1949, after realizing the lack of places welcoming to Jewish patronage, Bruno & Claire Aron transformed an abandoned Ventfort Hall into a haven and gatehouse for anyone who wanted access to Tanglewood performances or to experience the splendor of the Berkshires who may not have previously based on identity. Tickets are $45. Members receive a discount code for $5 off all ticket prices. Students 22 and under are $22. Ticket pricing includes access to the mansion throughout the day of this event from 10 am to 4 pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged as seats are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call us at (413) 637-3206. Please note that all tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable.

You may also like the following events from Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum:

• This Saturday, 28th June, 04:00 pm, Ghost Tour with Robert Oakes in Lenox
• This Sunday, 29th June, 09:00 am, Summer Splendors Market in Lenox
• Next Tuesday, 1st July, 04:00 pm, Tea & Talk - "Fun and Games in the Gilded Age" in Lenox

Also check out other Festivals in Lenox, Workshops in Lenox.