Part of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT.

Shaker buildings tell us so much about the community’s values, beliefs, and lifestyle. Join John Parker, for a walk through the village and into some of our historic buildings to examine more closely the Shakers’ built environment. The walk will focus on building materials, architectural styles, function vs. style, and change over time. We will learn to “read” a building. Stops on the walk include the Machine Shop, the Brick Dwelling, the Round Stone Barn, and the Tannery. NOTE: This walk does not include general admission to the Village. For a fee, admission to the Hancock Shaker Village can be arranged after the free Heritage Walk. Easy-to moderate. 1.5 hours–1.5 miles

To register – 413-443-0188 x-213 or email cdickinson@hancockshakervillage.org

Meet at the HSV Visitor Center/ticket desk, main entrance, on Rt 20 (34 Lebanon Mt. Road), Pittsfield/Hancock. From the junction of Rt 41 & Rt 20 junction- drive west on Rt 20 for 1/2 mile to the HSV entrance. GPS 42.43091, -73.34049  GOOGLE MAP

PLEASE NOTE–FOR ALL HIKES/OUTDOOR WALKS, PLEASE WEAR HIKING BOOTS/STURDY FOOTWEAR, SUGGEST BRINGING DRINK & SNACK, BUG REPELLENT AND BE PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

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!

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.