Berkshire Historical Society

The Margaret H. Hall Library and Archives contains over 200 cubic feet of manuscripts, 170 linear feet of books, 150 maps and atlases, 350 oral history tapes, and 14,000 photographic images. A finding aid to the manuscript collections can be found here.

The Archives is available by appointment for public use. Members of the Berkshire Historical Society may visit the Archives free of charge. For non-members, $15 per hour with the first half hour free. These fees apply for in-person research or work done by Society staff. Research inquiries may be addressed to: Berkshire Historical Society, 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or by using our contact form.