Massachusetts World War II Weekend was held at the Orange Municipal Airport, in Orange, Massachusetts in May 2016. The World War II reenactment was a historical reenactment involving American, British, French, Italian and German combatants involved in World War II. These types of events included…
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Oxbow Water Ski Show Team
Near my hometown in Western Massachusetts, there is a unique geographic loop along the Connecticut River called the Oxbow located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is famous for its appearance in the 1836 painting The Oxbow by Thomas Cole. Historically, the Oxbow was connected directly to…
Read MoreThree County Fair
The Three County Fair located in Northampton, Massachusetts is America’s longest-running continuous agricultural fair. The fair comprises three Western Massachusetts counties Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden within the Pioneer Valley Region of Massachusetts. The fair started by the forming of the Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural…
Read MoreOld Sturbridge Village’s Christmas by Candlelight
Old Sturbridge Village is an outdoor living history museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts which recreates life in an early 19th-century rural New England village, featuring costumed historians, artisans, and farmers; historic homes, trade shops and water-powered mills; a working farm with heritage breed animals; and…
Read MoreGreen River Festival Balloon Ascent
Over 30 years the Green River Festival has been Western Massachusetts’ signature summer event. For one weekend every July, Greenfield Community College hosts a celebration of world-class music, great local food, beer & wine, a handmade craft fair, and lots of family games and activities.…
Read MoreWestfield International Air Show
The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts hosted the 2017 Westfield International Airshow. The airshow featured the United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds and showcased many aircraft, in a combination of aerial and static displays. Beyond the USAF Thunderbirds, performers…
Read MoreAutumn in New England
Photo Opp ~ Autumn in New England begins in late September and ends in late December, it marks the transition from summer to winter and is known for its vibrant colors and picturesque beauty. The autumn color of the trees and flora in New England…
Read MoreStorrowton Village Yuletide
Storrowton Village Museum, an educational arm of Eastern States Exposition and located on its grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It presents hands-on school programs and guided tours of its historic buildings throughout the year as well as seasonal 19th century-themed events. It is the site…
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