July 17 at the Lenox Library
August 16 - 21 at Arrowhead!
Create Your Own Paper! With Crane Museum of Papermaking
Friday, July 17, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join Crane Museum staff and Lenox Library for a hands-on papermaking demonstration and an opportunity to make your own! Choose standard paper or seed paper (which can be planted to grow your own flowers!). All ages are welcome. This event is free of charge and will be held outdoors in Roche Reading Park, weather permitting.
Interested in Crane papermaking history? Ask any Crane staff member to tell you the story!
Directions
The Lenox Library is located at 18 Main Street – Lenox, MA
More information about the library at Lenox Library or contact the Crane Museum at 413-730-5055
Crane Museum of Papermaking will be at Arrowhead this summer!
Crane Paper, A Legacy in Every Sheet, August 19, 5:30 pm
This talk Highlights the rich history of Crane papermaking in the Berkshires and beyond, from its origins in rag-based handmade paper production to modern machine manufacturing. Dennis Croughwell, a fourth generation Crane employee and Crane Museum of Papermaking Museum Educator, will share stories of papermaking from Crane paper connections to the American Revolution to the hidden features in modern currency paper, including Crane’s role in producing secure paper for United States currency.
$10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members Crane Paper, A Legacy in Every Sheet - Berkshire County Historical Society .
To accompany the talk, The Crane Museum of Papermaking will offer free papermaking demonstrations, hands on paper making and a Crane paper sale from 12:00 – 3:00 pm Sunday, August 16, Monday August 17, Thursday August 20 and Friday, August 21.
Museum Note
The museum’s original location has closed. All public programming will be announced on this web site and Facebook. For more information contact the museum. We appreciate your patience.
Interested in museum talks and/or papermaking activities at your community event? Contact the museum.
Interested in visiting the Crane Museum Archives for research? Contact the museum.
Questions? Contact the Crane Museum at 413-730-5055 or send us an email.