Bidwell House Museum Online: The Life of a Continental Soldier

03:52PM / Friday, February 20, 2026Print Story | Email Story

MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum will present the first of two off-season Zoom programs about the Revolutionary War era, a timely topic in 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

For the first talk on Feb. 26 we will be joined by Asher Lurie who will present The Life of a Continental Soldier. This talk will be followed by a lecture in late March about life in New York City during the British occupation of 1776-1783.

According to a press release:

What was it like to be a continental soldier, and what are the truths and myths we associate with those who took up arms against the Crown? Asher Lurie will explain the experiences of a soldier in the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, including their hardships, how they fought, drilled, dined, and marched, and the purpose of the items they carried on their backs. This talk will highlight the evolution of an army that lost many early battles against one of the world's best armies and went on to become capable of going toe-to-toe with British regulars.

Asher Lurie is the Executive Director of the Hopewell Museum in Hopewell, New Jersey. Before coming to the Hopewell Museum, Asher was the chief of Historical Interpretation at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, New Jersey. At the Old Barracks, Asher organized the annual recreation of the Battle of Trenton, which is also the largest event that takes place annually in Trenton. During his tenure at the Barracks, Asher focused on quality of interpretation and programming which dramatically increased visitation at large scale events.

The lecture will be held via Zoom. Registration via the Museum event page is required, https://www.bidwellhousemuseum.org/event/the-life-of-a-continental-soldier/

Details for how to access the event will be sent via email a few days in advance.

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Units Available at Lee's New Eagle Mill Housing Development

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:57PM / Tuesday, October 27, 2026

It's took more than a decade to bring the Eagle Lofts to fruition in the former Eagle mill.

LEE, Mass. — Hearthway wants community members to know there are three-bedroom units available at The Lofts at Eagle Mill with little to no waitlist.

The apartments at 73 West Center St. recently came online in the historic building on the banks of the Housatonic River after more than a decade of work. The first tenants began moving in last week.

Three-bedroom units are less than $2,000 per month for those who meet income requirements.

"These units are $1,855 a month with hot water included. To qualify, applicants must be under the 60 percent AMI income limit by household size and be able to afford the rent," the affordable housing provider wrote in a communication on Monday.

"Mobile vouchers are welcomed."

A ribbon was cut at the former paper mill over the summer for 56 one- to three-bedroom, mixed-income units in the heart of downtown.

According to a chart provided by Hearthway, 60 percent area median income is $55,320 per year for a one person household, $63,240 a year for a two-person household, $71,160 a year for a three-person household, and $79,020 a year for a four-person household.

Applications are available in English and Spanish. They can submitted via email to leasing@hearthway.org, drop off to the main office at 1 Fenn St in Pittsfield, fax to 413-403-2710, or USPS mail to P.O. Box 1180, Pittsfield, MA 01202-1180.