Life, land, and history — held in trust for the next generation. We don't just talk about preservation. We pitch in, plan, fund, and fight for it.
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Founded 2025
In its first year alone, BPI moved on the places and structures that make this corner of Massachusetts unmistakably itself.
Pristine, historically significant land in the heart of town — kept open. Photo: Lionel Delevingne
Named to Mass Preservation's Most Endangered List. Photo: Lionel Delevingne
A small landmark, kept from quietly disappearing. Photo: Dana Goedewaagen
A close, ongoing partnership in heritage. Photo: Dana Goedewaagen
Yo-Yo Ma & Manny Ax Benefit Concert
Teaching local history increases place attachment — which in turn enhances civic engagement and social trust.Stefaniak, Bilewicz & Lewicka · Journal of Environmental Psychology, 2017
Or, for that matter, the orange one.
History and its artifacts nurture more than residents — they draw hundreds of thousands of visitors a year to a small, semi-rural place. Museums, house museums, and cultural venues are an irresistible combination, second only to the hills, trails, and waters that surround them.
As long as we protect what we have, the Berkshires remain a wonderful place to live and the foundation of our economy. BPI exists to keep it that way.
From open land to the buildings that hold our history, there's a place for you in this work. Learn how we got here — then join us.