Chesterwood

Chesterwood, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation since 1969, is the summer home, studio and gardens of American Renaissance sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850-1931).  French created some of America's most iconic works at Chesterwood, notably the seated Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC (1922) and the Minute Man at the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA (1874). Located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Chesterwood preserves a 122-acre landscape with mountain views, as well as formal gardens and woodland trails designed by the sculptor. Chesterwood displays a collection of French’s original sculpture, plaster maquettes, paintings and furnishings throughout the French family residence, the sculptor’s studio, and exhibition galleries.  Public appreciation in sculpture is fostered through an annual contemporary sculpture exhibition, artist residencies and workshops. Chesterwood is recognized as both a National Historic Landmark and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark. 

Currently Chesterwood offers artist residencies during the summer months in collaboration with the National Sculpture Society and with the Berkshire Art Center.