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, September 13

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

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: A Walk Through the West District’s Mountain Lake Preserve Area, Warren, CT

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Goodbody Preserve – Hike Indian Mountain, Sharon, CT

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: History Tour of the Gilded Age Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield, 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 – 12:30 PM: Hike to Herman Melville’s “Ice Glen,” Stockbridge, MA

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery Through Monterey, Monterey, MA

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Rediscovering the Lost Mill Villages of West Pittsfield – Stearnsville, Barkerville and the Tillotson Osceola Mill, Pittsfield, MA

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Discovering Some Secrets of Kennedy Park, 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.