Strange Fancies: Stories of Hauntings and Ghostly Inspiration at Arrowhead

Fri May 29 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Herman Melville's Arrowhead | Pittsfield

Robert Oakes, GhostWriter
Publisher/HostRobert Oakes, GhostWriter
Strange Fancies: Stories of Hauntings and Ghostly Inspiration at Arrowhead
Advertisement
Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires and ghost tour guide at The Mount and Ventfort Hall, will discuss the supernatural influences on the imagination of author Herman Melville, as well as the ghostly writings of Melville’s friend and frequent Arrowhead visitor Nathaniel Hawthorne. The talk will be followed by a lantern-lit ghost tour of the house. There will be two tours offered that evening, one at 6pm and one at 8. Tickets are available at berkshirehistory.org. Click on "Book Now," then click on "Events," then click "Strange Fancies," and select your preferred date and time.
Advertisement

Event Venue

Herman Melville's Arrowhead, 780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201-7152, United States

Tickets

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Pittsfield

Berkshire County Sheriffs\u2019 Charitable Foundation Inc. Music Bingo
Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Berkshire County Sheriffs’ Charitable Foundation Inc. Music Bingo

The Proprietor's Lodge - Lakefront Events, Dining & Venue

Driving Miss Daisy
Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Driving Miss Daisy

36 Linden St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-3212, United States

SPINDLE (music bingo) w\/ DJ Pup Daddy - Awesome 80s
Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm SPINDLE (music bingo) w/ DJ Pup Daddy - Awesome 80s

Thistle and Mirth

IAN MAKSIN in PITTSFIELD, MA:  "CELLO FOR PEACE" Concert Tour
Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm IAN MAKSIN in PITTSFIELD, MA: "CELLO FOR PEACE" Concert Tour

Sanctum Gallery

Native Plant Giveaway & Exchange at BEAT\u2019s Rain Garden
Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Native Plant Giveaway & Exchange at BEAT’s Rain Garden

20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-8502, United States

Pride Kick-Off Block Party
Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm Pride Kick-Off Block Party

Downtown Pittsfield

Open House
Sat, 30 May at 12:30 pm Open House

1304 North St, Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201

\ud83c\udf93 24th Annual Graduate Recognition Event
Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm 🎓 24th Annual Graduate Recognition Event

Berkshire Community College

Back to the Garden 1969
Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm Back to the Garden 1969

The Colonial Theatre - 111 South St., Pittsfield, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01201

Luau Party May 30th HB Funk!!
Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm Luau Party May 30th HB Funk!!

32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Pittsfield Events