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, SEPTEMBER 14

8:00–10:00 AM: EDITH WHARTON’S WOODS, WETLANDS AND MEADOWS—LANDSCAPE HISTORY AND ECOLOGY (Lenox, MA)
10:00–11:30 AM: WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S MAIN STREET, GREAT BARRINGTON (Great Barrington, MA)
10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–3:00 PM: THE HISTORY OF INDIAN TOWN, STOCKBRIDGE (Stockbridge, MA)
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: VON AHN PRESERVE HIKE (Sharon, CT)
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–12:30 PM: HISTORIC HIKE TO BALANCE ROCK (Lanesborough/Pittsfield, MA)
1:30–4:00 PM: WALK THE SHAYS REBELLION SECTION OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL (Sheffield, MA)
2:00–4:00 PM: A BIOGRAPHICAL CEMETERY TOUR (Sharon, CT)
2:00–4:00 PM: A WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE PIONEERS THROUGH MONTEREY VILLAGE (Monterey, 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.