Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip on the Housatonic River, bike rides on old country roads that have a history, behind-the-scenes tours at performing arts venues, and strolls through formal gardens and estates. All ages & all people are invited to join us!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

10:00–11:00 AM: Tour the Historic Colonial Theater
10:00–11:00 AM: Tour Historic April Hill Farm, BioBlitz Diversity Day
10:00–11:00 AM: Touring the Village Center Neighborhood of West Stockbridge
10:00–11:00 AM: An Interpretive Walk Through Dark Hollow Preserve
10:00–11:30 AM: The Magic of Migration
10:00–11:30 AM: Great Barrington’s First Meeting House
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: A 15-mile Bicycle Tour of Sheffield and Ashley Falls
11:00 AM–12:00 PM: 91 Seasons of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
1:00–3:00 PM: An Exploration of Water Powered Industry at Monterey Mills

Click here for a more detailed schedule and walk descriptions.

The Housatonic Heritage Walks are a partnership between the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, the numerous heritage organizations in the Upper Housatonic River Valley, the Berkshire Visitors Bureau, and the National Park Service.