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.

Join Gloria Morse and Bill Edwards, from the Richmond Historical Commission, for an interior view of the historic one room Northeast Schoolhouse, 1791-1937. This is Richmond’s last remaining one room schoolhouse not converted into a home. See the classroom, and photo display of Richmond from the 1930’s. Outside, from the lawn, view part of the Northeast District, remains of the Branch Tavern, and the Cyprian Branch and Linius Hall store and funeral parlor. 2 hours–minimal walking

Meet at 981 Summit Road which is at the corner of Summit and Swamp Roads. Parking is in school yard off Osceola Extension Road. From Richmond – Rt. 41 to Summit Road. From Pittsfield – Barker Road to Swamp, just past Bartlett’s Orchard. From West Stockbridge – Swamp Road north to Summit.

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.