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: Saturday, October 4

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: New England Meeting Houses, Past and Present, Lenox, MA

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: The History of Indian Town, Stockbridge, MA

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The Secrets of Muddy Pond & The Building of the 1st U.S. Railroad Mountain Crossing, Washington, MA

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the CT Flood of 1955, Colebrook, CT

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Famous Forever Residents at the Lenox Historic Cemetery, Lenox, MA

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Great Barrington’s Architecture & History – The Story of Great Buildings in a Great Town, Great Barrington, MA

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The Working Landscape – Exploring April Hill Farm From A 1744 Farmstead to Present Day Educational Farm and Conservation Center, South Egremont, MA

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Great Barrington and W.E.B. Dubois Black History Bike Ride, Great Barrington, MA

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Historical Walk to the Housatonic River in Falls Village, Falls Village, CT

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Walking Tour of Historic Lee, “Gateway to the Berkshires,” Lee, 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.