The Mount Fall Programming
Season Ends on Halloween
By: Mount - Sep 10, 2010
Details of Fall Programming
Special Installation: Xavier Veilhan
through October 31
Seven Sculptures by celebrated French artist Xavier Veilhan offer visitors a thrilling chance to view his art in the mansion. The Mount joins a handful of locations around the world-including Versailles , host to a Veilhan exhibition last fall-distinguished by sitings of the artist’s work. Admission to special installation is free with general admission to The Mount.
Dramatic License: Edith Wharton on Stage and Screen
through October 31
Screen, stage, radio and even opera adaptations of Edith Wharton's works are the focus of this new exhibit at The Mount. Dramatic License: Edith Wharton on Stage & Screen offers a fascinating look at some of the over 50 adaptations produced from Wharton's day to our own. Admission to Dramatic License is free with general admission to The Mount.
Edith Wharton and World War I
through October 31
Wharton’s wartime years are little known. This exhibit highlights her extraordinary humanitarian work and courageous reportage from the Western Front. By throwing herself tirelessly and energetically into work, both literary and charitable, she was able to make use of her talents in ways previously unknown to her. Admission to Edith Wharton and World War I is free with general admission to The Mount.
Guided Tours
House & Garden Tours
through October 31
Explore Edith Wharton’s estate and gardens. Guided tours available for $2 per tour, plus admission. Please visit EdithWharton.org
for weekly tour schedule.
Amenities
The Bookstore at The Mount
Open Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shop for delightful finds in our museum store. The Bookstore carries an extensive collection of works by and about Edith Wharton and her contemporaries, books on interior and garden design, jewelry,
and unique gifts. No admission required to visit The Bookstore.
Programs and Events
Friday, September 10, 2010
Public Program
Friday Night Fright
6:30 p.m.
Take your chances on this special guided tour of the most haunted parts of the estate including places that are not usually open to the public. Reservations required. Call 413-551-5111 for more information or visit EdithWharton.org.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Dramatic Reading
Wharton on Wednesday
Dramatic Reading
5 p.m.
Berkshire Theatre Festival actors perform a dramatic reading of a Wharton short story on The Mount’s terrace or in the drawing room. Gardens are open for strolling. Light refreshments available for purchase. Free program admission.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Public Program
Friday Night Fright
6:30 p.m.
Take your chances on this special guided tour of the most haunted parts of the estate including places that are not usually open to the public. Reservations required. Call 413-551-5111 for more information or visit EdithWharton.org.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Special Event
Berkshire County Residents’ Free Admission Weekend
Are you a year-round resident of the Berkshires? If so, The Mount is extending free admission to you this weekend. It’s your opportunity to stroll the gardens, visit the new special exhibits, tour the house, shop for delightful finds in the bookstore, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the landscape. Proof of residency required. Guided tours extra. For more information, call 413-551-5111 or visit EdithWharton.org.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Special Event
Berkshire County Residents’ Free Admission Weekend
Are you a year-round resident of the Berkshires? If so, The Mount is extending free admission to you this weekend. It’s your opportunity to stroll the gardens, visit the new special exhibits, tour the house, shop for delightful finds in the bookstore, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the landscape on the terrace. Proof of residency required. Guided tours extra. For more information, call 413-551-5111 or visit EdithWharton.org. Note: The house will close at 1 pm and the grounds at 4 pm due to a special event.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Special Event
Berkshire County Residents’ Free Admission Weekend
Are you a year-round resident of the Berkshires? If so, The Mount is extending free admission to you this weekend. It’s your opportunity to stroll the gardens, visit the new special exhibits, tour the house, shop for delightful finds in the bookstore, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the landscape. Proof of residency required. Guided tours extra. For more information, call 413-551-5111 or visit EdithWharton.org.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Dramatic Reading
Wharton on Wednesday
Dramatic Reading
5 p.m.
Berkshire Theatre Festival actors perform a dramatic reading of a Wharton short story on The Mount’s terrace or in the drawing room. Gardens are open for strolling. Light refreshments available for purchase. Free program admission.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dramatic Reading
Wharton on Wednesday
Dramatic Reading
5 p.m.
Berkshire Theatre Festival actors perform a dramatic reading of a Wharton short story on The Mount’s terrace or in the drawing room. Gardens are open for strolling. Light refreshments available for purchase. Free program admission.