Oral History Intern Hannah Riley explains how in the 1960s mainstream media was rejected and what rose in its fall.
At a time of social and political…
Julia Fell, Curator of Exhibits, reflects on The Museum at Bethel Woods' 15th anniversary and her own relationship with the space.
Today the Museum at…
By Julia Fell, Curator of Exhibit & Oral History Initiative Lead
As I sit down to write this blog post, the enormity of what I’ve been working on for…
Dr. Neal V. Hitch, Senior Director, The Museum at Bethel Woods, shares the stories of Woodstock.
In January this year, I drove over 1,200 miles around…
Fall Oral History Intern Jarrett Hill discusses the historical and spiritual significance of the Woodstock Monument
Since I began transcribing interviews…
Jarrett Hill reflects on his oral history internship with the museum at Bethel Woods, and the connections that music can make through generations,…
Fall Oral History Intern Jarrett Hill discusses the often overlooked Atlanta International Pop Festival and its ties to Woodstock.
With attendance…
Oral History Intern Jarrett Hill discusses 1968's Miami Pop and Underground Festival, "where the seeds of Woodstock were sewn."
Two promotional posters…
Fall Oral History Intern Jarrett Hill sheds some light on the hubs of hippie activity in the Sunshine State.
This limestone quarry tower in the heart…
Spring Oral History Intern Carlene Bermann explores the history of communal living and the role it played during Woodstock.
Said, “I’m going down to…
Spring Oral History Intern Carlene Bermann explores the use of Volkswagens during everyone's favorite festival and beyond.
Well we shot the line / And we…
From Nancy Nevins’ amazing recovery to Grace Slick’s Woodstock wakeup call.
A VOICE ALMOST LOST
Sweetwater frontwoman Nancy “Nansi” Nevins’ unique vocal…