Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area invites you to explore the wonders of this region during Heritage Walks 2025 over five weekends: September 6 & 7, September 13 & 14, September 20 & 21, September 27 & 27, and October 4 & 5.

Historians, naturalists and environmentalists will be your guide as you explore the Upper Housatonic Valley and surrounding area.

• Learn about the history of the villages and towns in the region as expressed in archaeological and industrial sites, architecture, bridges and monuments.
• Discover both prominent and unsung geological, ornithological and horticultural resources.
• Enjoy splendid autumn foliage and scenic vistas as you explore the rich historical, cultural and natural heritage of the Upper Housatonic Valley.

Please Remember – wear sturdy footwear for those ‘Walks’ that include trail hikes and outdoor trekking, bring a water bottle/beverage to stay hydrated, bring insect repellent if you’re hiking outside, read the Heritage Walks description carefully – some require pre-registration!

DATE: Sunday, September 21

10:00 – 4:00 PM: Tour Anytime – Revisiting Camp Eagle (1946-1969) – A Berkshire Boy Scout Camp, Washington, MA

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Explore the Fauna and Flora of the Boulders Preserve, Pittsfield/Dalton, MA

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Behind the Scenes Tour of Tanglewood – Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Home, Lenox, MA

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Cannon at 20 Paces! The Rise and Fall of the Ames Iron Works, Salisbury, CT

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: The History of Indian Town, Stockbridge, MA

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: A Step Back in Time – Traditional Indigenous Lifeways in the Lower Housatonic River Valley, Washington, CT

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: The Chester Granite and Polishing Works, Chester, MA

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Explore the Fauna and Flora of the Parsons Marsh Reserve, Lenox MA

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Explore the Impressive Gardens & Landscape of the Mount – Home of Edith Wharton, Lenox, MA

Click Here for a more detailed schedule and walk descriptions

The Housatonic Heritage Walks are a program of the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, in partnership with the National Park Service.