Williamstown, Stockbridge & Northampton (part 2)

Saturday
After overnighting in a hotel, the next morning both Allen & I lectured in a hotel conference room in preparation for touring Northampton, MA.

We made our way to the Forbes Library, a wonderful institution, and gained access to the historical artifacts room where folks were treated to a rare viewing of Jonathan Edwards & Solomon Stoddard's writings. Solomon Stoddard was JE maternal grandfather. After viewing the original documents, we departed on foot to the place where the church was located at the time of Edwards, and then walked up to "The Manse", Solomon Stoddard's home which is well preserved and is now a private residence.

We walked back to the library and travelled by car to the Bridge Street Cemetery where we visited a number of grave markers of historical significance ( Solomon Stoddard, David Brainard, Jerusha Edwards, etc...).

The weather was delightful and everyone enjoyed the tour very much. I think the visit to both libraries was the real treat. I was feel a bit overwhelmed before the trip, but after doing it, I found it refreshing and fun. I look forward to taking more people on a historical tour in the future!