Norman Rockwell Museum/Women’s History Month

For anyone traveling trhough the Berkshire area, a must-see is the The Norman Rockwell Museum. It’s exhibits are information, embracing and enlightening.

Coming up, the museum is partnering with The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home to present Readings at Rockwell, a new literary series that highlights the power of the written word through dramatic readings of stories by three iconic American authors: Shirley Jackson, Toni Morrison, and Edith Wharton.

These intimate performances, held on the first Wednesday of each month from March through May 2025, will take place in the Museum’s galleries. The series, curated by The Mount’s Director of Public Programming Sarah Margolis-Pineo, aligns with Original Sisters: Portraits of Tenacity and Courage, an exhibition by renowned illustrator Anita Kunz that reveals and honors the legacy of 285 trailblazing women, both past and present.

Kicking off during Women’s History Month, the readings will bring to life selections from the works of Edith Wharton, Shirley Jackson, and Toni Morrison, authors whose stories explore complex themes of social class, identity, and the human experience. Each event will begin with a short talk introducing the featured author and their work, followed by a dramatic reading by a local actor.

“Illustration, or narrative art, has the power to connect us across time and space, and Readings at Rockwell offers an opportunity to celebrate the images, stories, and voices of women who have contributed to our perspectives on society and culture,” said Kathryn Potts, chief learning and engagement officer at the Norman Rockwell Museum. “We are delighted to collaborate with The Mount to bring this exciting program to life.”

Sarah Margolis-Pineo, director of programs at The Mount, added, “This program series celebrates the enduring legacy of women writers and the relevance of their stories today. Edith Wharton believed in the transformative power of literature, and we are thrilled to join the Norman Rockwell Museum in honoring these literary icons and their profound contributions.”

Doors will open at 5:00 pm, allowing guests to enjoy Anita Kunz’s inspiring exhibition before the readings begin at 6:00 pm. A cash bar will be available.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HERE.

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