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!

Most of these walks require registration. Please be sure to look at the more detailed schedule to find specific instructions on how to register. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

9:00–10:30 AM: THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND THE CT FLOOD OF 1955 (Colebrook, CT)
9:30–11:30 AM: TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK AT LOWER BOWKER’S WOODS (Stockbridge, MA)
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: SHEFFIELD AND THE CIVIL WAR: A CEMETERY TOUR (Sheffield, MA)
10:30 AM–12:30 PM: GREAT BARRINGTON’S ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY – THE STORY OF GREAT BUILDINGS IN A GREAT TOWN (Great Barrington, MA)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM: 92 SEASONS OF JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL (Becket, MA)
1:00–2:30 PM: GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC FALLS VILLAGE (Falls Village, CT)
1:00–3:00 PM: EXPLORE THE PERENNIAL PLANTS OF THE PFEIFFER ARBORETUM AT LONG POND (Great Barrington, MA)
1:00–3:00 PM: REDISCOVERING THE LOST MILL VILLAGES OF WEST PITTSFIELD: STEARNSVILLE, BARKERVILLE AND THE TILLOTSON OSCEOLA MILL (Pittsfield, MA)

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 Eagle, Berkshire Bank, and the National Park Service.