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Gallery News -
Gallery Events 2008
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Tuesday, 02 December 2008 20:13 |
Fall River Historical Society Attic Sale
The popular Bert Gallery Attic Sale is on exhibit at the Fall River Historical Society for their popular Victorian Christmas celebration in the beautiful historic home on Rock Street. In addition to the bertgallery.com online items the inventory has been expanded to include additional watercolors, drawings and sketches by estate artists. The Bert Gallery Attic sale donates a percentage of the sale to the Fall River Historical Society to benefit their programs. Enjoy a visit to see the Victorian Christmas decorations at the Society as well as shop for estate and end of the year discounts on original works of art.
The Fall River Historical Society celebrates the holiday season beginning the Saturday before Thanksgiving through December 30, the museum and shop are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Society is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and will close at 12:00 noon on Christmas Eve.
About the Fall River Historical Society
Founded in 1921, the Fall River Historical Society's mission is to preserve and protect all manner of artifacts relating to the rich and varied history of the city of Fall River, Massachusetts. The Historical Society is housed in a granite mansion, built in 1843 in the Greek Revival style for Andrew Robeson, Jr., a prominent businessman. A one-time station on the Underground Railroad, the house was to change hands several times over the next quarter century.
Directions From Providence and Points West
Take I-195 E through Fall River to Rte. 24 N (Exit 8).
Follow Rte. 24 N to Exit 5 (President Ave.) to rotary.
Take first turn off rotary (President Ave.). Go through two sets of traffic lights.
Proceed down hill with park on right.
At the bottom of the park, turn left onto Rock Street.
Continue on Rock Street for five blocks to Maple Street.
Building will be on the left hand side at the corner.
Approximate travel time: 25 minutes.
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