Top: The Jackson Mansion’s family dining room. Bottom: A tour of the mansion; guides are dressed in period-appropriate attire.
Gerald had a collection of many pieces from the mansion, which he donated to the Historical Society. Original light shades were found at a yard sale and were later found out to match the ones still in the basement. I had the pleasure of touring the mansion twice and it is obvious how much work has been put into accurately pre- serving this historical treasure. I asked Jim how he does it. He replied, “it’s the volunteers and their dedication. I could not do my job without them.” There’s too much to tell about this amazing piece of Co- lumbia County history. The Berwick Historical Society continues to add more features, including plans to add a new gift shop and restore the Carriage House to include the authentic era-accurate horse drawn vehicles. You can visit, volunteer or even better – become a sponsor! Special events coming up at the Mansion include: Haunted Histo- ry Tours (October 13 & 14) and Victorian Christmas Tours (December 5 – 30; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays). Visit berwickhistoricalsociety.org for more information. •
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