Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Gary Leveille

Gary Leveille is presently buried beneath piles of vintage photographs as the Great Barrington Historical Society's volunteer archivist. He has over 35 years' experience as a writer, editor, humorist, researcher, photographer, author, publisher and newspaper columnist. Gary served as a senior editor and editorial project supervisor for Hasbro Games in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is also the author of several books about the Southern Berkshires.

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GARY LEVEILLE: Great Barrington’s Green River Mill

The Great Depression closed the business in 1933 and after falling into disrepair, the mill was bulldozed in 1978.

GARY LEVEILLE: Great Barrington’s Mason Library

Weather and insects eventually took their toll on the pole, and it was discarded at some point after World War II.

GARY LEVEILLE: Fourth Annual Satirical Holiday House Tour

The Southern Berkshire Hysterical Society has returned with an all-new, online, free frolic of some unusual homes and habitations in our area.

Great Barrington’s Laura Ingersoll Secord: Heroine or traitor?

At least a few residents of Great Barrington were aware of Laura Secord by the early 1900s. When the Ingersoll home was first moved and then torn down during the construction of the Mason Library, structural artifacts were removed and sent to Canada for a Laura Secord exhibit.

GARY LEVEILLE: Third Annual Satirical Holiday House Tour

The Southern Berkshire Hysterical Society is offering its all-new online, free frolic of some unusual homes and buildings in our area. Ho-ho-ho.

GARY LEVEILLE: Summer Satirical Historic House & Hidden Gardens Tour

The Southern Berkshire Hysterical Society is back with a brand new summer tour.

GARY LEVEILLE: Santa’s Satirical Holiday House Tour

The newly formed Southern Berkshire Hysterical Society is offering a free online tour of some unusual homes and buildings in our area.
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