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 16

10:00 AM–11:30 AM: Trinity Lime Rock 150th Anniversary History Walk
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Great Barrington’s Architecture and History
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Exploring the Historic Becket Quarry and Forest
10:00 AM–1:00 PM: Hike to Flag Rock Vista
11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Lime Kilns, History and How They Worked
11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Walk Through Time on the Farm and Forest Trail at Hancock Shaker Village
1:30–3:30 PM: Migrating from the Mountain Top to the Housatonic Headwaters (Indoor PowerPoint presentation)
1:30–3:30 PM: Meet the Residents of Cone Hill Cemetary
1:30–4:00 PM: Walk the Shay’s Rebellion Section of the Appalachian Trail
2:00–4:00 PM: Among the Stones, Historical Snippets of Sharon’s Less Active Residents

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.