Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. On July 28 & 29, author Tess Chakkalakal presents A Matter of Complexion: The […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. On July 28 & 29, author Tess Chakkalakal presents A Matter of Complexion: The […]
Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions, spaces, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind […]
Due to inclement weather, this program has been moved into the Stable Auditorium. Ticketholders with Rain or Shine Tickets are welcome to join us there! Rain or Shine seats are still available for this program. Simply email — programs@edithwharton.org — or phone — 413-551-5111 x2 — to upgrade or purchase seats. In its third year, […]
We have an exciting announcement! Given the overwhelming response to this In Conversation event with Justice Stephen Breyer, we are partnering with Lenox Schools to move the program to the Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA. This means the event will go on — in air conditioning! — […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. On August 4 & 5, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel presents The Elements of […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. On August 4 & 5, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel presents The Elements of […]
We have an exciting announcement! Given the overwhelming response to this In Conversation event with Justice Stephen Breyer, we are partnering with Lenox Schools to move the program to the Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA. This means the event will go on — in air conditioning! — […]
Unfortunately, this speaking engagement has been CANCELED, and we are working with Mr. Bergreen to reschedule this talk in 2026. On August 11 & 12, Megan Marshall will present After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart. Information and tickets are available here for Monday, August 11 & Tuesday, August 8. Since 1993, […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. On August 11 & 12, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Megan Marshall presents After Lives: On […]
Unfortunately, this speaking engagement has been CANCELED, and we are working with Mr. Bergreen to reschedule this talk in 2026. On August 11 & 12, Megan Marshall will present After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart. Information and tickets are available here for Monday, August 11 & Tuesday, August 8. Since 1993, […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. On August 11 & 12, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Megan Marshall presents After Lives: On […]
Join us for an exciting discussion on contemporary nature writing featuring authors Vanessa Chakour and Jennifer Kabat, whose recently published books explore provocative new ideas on the changing state of the natural world through the lens of their memoirs. Drawing on the field of animal behavior, Chakour’s Earthly Bodies (Penguin Life, 2024) connects human struggles […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought […]
Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions, spaces, and landmarks. From the architecture of […]
In its third year, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought […]
Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought […]