Peace Party House - Pittsfield, MA
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N 42° 26.875 W 073° 15.165
18T E 643685 N 4700988
An historical marker identifies the site of the home of John Chandler Williams where a festive peace party was held to celebrate the end of the American Revolutionary War. It is located on the corner of East and South Streets in Pittsfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WM117JW
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2019
Views: 7
A boulder with a bronze plaque marks the site of the house where an elaborate party was held celebrating the Peace of Paris marking the end of the American revolutionary War.
The plaque is inscribed:
PEACE PARTY HOUSE
BUILT BY COL. JAMES EASTON IN 1776
ON THE SITE IN FRONT OF THE COURT HOUSE
HOME OF JOHN CHANDLER WILLIAMS IN 1782
AND MOVED TO ITS PRESENT LOCATION IN 1869
HERE IN NOVEMBER, 1783 A BRILLIANT PARTY
AND A NOTABLE FEAST WERE GIVEN TO THE
CITIZENS OF PITTSFIELD, IN CELEBRATION
OF THE PEACE OF PARIS BETWEEN ENGLAND
AND THE COLONIES WHICH WAS SIGNED ON
SEPTEMBER 3RD 1783
{D.A.R Emblem}
ERECTED BY PEACE PARTY CHAPTER
OCTOBER EIGHTH 1926
The peace party must have been an impressive event. It was said to include and ox roast and free flowing wines and liquors. The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is named after this event.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Daughters of the American Revolution
Year Placed: 1926
County: Berkshire
City/Town Name: Pittsfield
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
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