19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks Fifth and Final Weekend Oct. 2-3
The 19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks continues its series with its fifth and final weekend ( October 2-3) sponsored by the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area (Housatonic Heritage).
Organizers have assembled an ambitious 86 events spread over the five weekends, involving more than 20 towns stretching from Hinsdale, MA in Berkshire County to Salisbury, CT in Litchfield County.
There is a variety of adventures ranging from 1 mile hikes to bike and paddling tours. Many events are walks, and some are not walks at all, but more like visits to places of interest. Many of the events are guided by experts and some are self-guided. All events are free.
The fifth weekend, October 2-3 offers 15 tours including:
WHARTON’S WOODS, WETLANDS & MEADOWS: HUMAN HISTORY & ECOLOGY AT THE MOUNT
HIKE A SCENIC CIRCLE IN COOKSON STATE FOREST
COBBLE MOUNTAIN HIKE AT MACEDONIA BROOK STATE PARK
A WALK THROUGH HISTORY ON THE BIDWELL HOUSE MUSEUM GROUNDS
All of the events are meant to showcase the many natural, historic and cultural treasures to be found in the Berkshire and Litchfield County areas. They range from a tour of the historic Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield to the “Boulder Train” in Richmond to the Sharon (CT) Art Walk to the Stockbridge Community Bike Ride; farm tours, iron works, Housatonic River paddling trip and much, much more.
No pre- registration is necessary for most of the events, but there are a few that require it, so check before you go. Also check for weather-related cancellations.
The Housatonic Heritage website gives very comprehensive descriptions of all of the events. For details visit : https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/
The mission of the Housatonic Heritage, through Congressional act, is to “heighten appreciation of the region, preserve its natural and historical resources and improve the quality of life and economy of the area” and this ambitious series of events certainly delivers on that.
All of the events are free, so the Heritage Walk series is not a fundraiser. Rather the 86 events are offered to make us aware of the rich cultural, historical and natural places and spaces that bless our part of the world.
To learn more about the Upper Housatonic Heritage Area visit housatonicheritage.org.
19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks Fourth Weekend September 25-26
The 19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks continues its series with its fourth of five consecutive weekends ( September 25-26) sponsored by the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area (Housatonic Heritage).
Organizers have assembled an ambitious 86 events spread over the five weekends, involving more than 20 towns stretching from Hinsdale, MA in Berkshire County to Salisbury, CT in Litchfield County.
There is a variety of adventures ranging from 1 mile hikes to bike and paddling tours. Many events are walks, and some are not walks at all, but more like visits to places of interest. Many of the events are guided by experts and some are self-guided. All events are free.
The fourth weekend, Sept. 25-26 offers 18 tours including:
TOUR THE HISTORIC COLONIAL
EXPLORE THE 1744 HISTORIC GROUNDS AND FARM OF APRIL HILL
TOURING THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE: THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY
THE VIEW FROM “THE DOME”–A HIKE AT MOUNT EVERETT STATE RESERVATION
All of the events are meant to showcase the many natural, historic and cultural treasures to be found in the Berkshire and Litchfield County areas. They range from a tour of the historic Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield to the “Boulder Train” in Richmond to the Sharon (CT) Art Walk to the Stockbridge Community Bike Ride; farm tours, iron works, Housatonic River paddling trip and much, much more.
No pre- registration is necessary for most of the events, but there are a few that require it, so check before you go. Also check for weather-related cancellations.
The Housatonic Heritage website gives very comprehensive descriptions of all of the events. For details visit : https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/
The mission of the Housatonic Heritage, through Congressional act, is to “heighten appreciation of the region, preserve its natural and historical resources and improve the quality of life and economy of the area” and this ambitious series of events certainly delivers on that.
All of the events are free, so the Heritage Walk series is not a fundraiser. Rather the 86 events are offered to make us aware of the rich cultural, historical and natural places and spaces that bless our part of the world.
To learn more about the Upper Housatonic Heritage Area visit housatonicheritage.org.
19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks Third Weekend September 18-19
The 19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks continues its series with its third of five consecutive weekends ( September 18-19) sponsored by the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area (Housatonic Heritage).
Organizers have assembled an ambitious 86 events spread over the five weekends, involving more than 20 towns stretching from Hinsdale, MA in Berkshire County to Salisbury, CT in Litchfield County.
There is a variety of adventures ranging from 1 mile hikes to bike and paddling tours. Many events are walks, and some are not walks at all, but more like visits to places of interest. Many of the events are guided by experts and some are self-guided. All events are free.
The third weekend, Sept. 18-19 offers 15 tours including:
SELF-TOUR OF THE FALLS VILLAGE MEETINGHOUSE
THE SECRETS OF MUDDY POND & THE BUILDING OF THE 1st U.S. RAILROAD MOUNTAIN CROSSING: DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK IN 2020
HISTORIC LENOX VILLAGE WALKING TOUR–VISUALIZING 250 YEARS OF HISTORY
AN INTERPRETIVE STROLL ON THE HOUSATONIC RIVER WALK – BERKSHIRES’ NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL
All of the events are meant to showcase the many natural, historic and cultural treasures to be found in the Berkshire and Litchfield County areas. They range from a tour of the historic Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield to the “Boulder Train” in Richmond to the Sharon (CT) Art Walk to the Stockbridge Community Bike Ride; farm tours, iron works, Housatonic River paddling trip and much, much more.
No pre- registration is necessary for most of the events, but there are a few that require it, so check before you go. Also check for weather-related cancellations.
The Housatonic Heritage website gives very comprehensive descriptions of all of the events. For details visit : https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/
The mission of the Housatonic Heritage, through Congressional act, is to “heighten appreciation of the region, preserve its natural and historical resources and improve the quality of life and economy of the area” and this ambitious series of events certainly delivers on that.
All of the events are free, so the Heritage Walk series is not a fundraiser. Rather the 86 events are offered to make us aware of the rich cultural, historical and natural places and spaces that bless our part of the world.
To learn more about the Upper Housatonic Heritage Area visit housatonicheritage.org.
19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks Second Weekend September 11-12
The 19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks continues its series with its second of five consecutive weekends ( September 11-12) through five consecutive autumn weekends of events sponsored by the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area (Housatonic Heritage).
Organizers have assembled an ambitious 86 events spread over the five weekends, involving more than 20 towns stretching from Hinsdale, MA in Berkshire County to Salisbury, CT in Litchfield County.
There is a variety of adventures ranging from 1 mile hikes to bike and paddling tours. Many events are walks, and some are not walks at all, but more like visits to places of interest. Many of the events are guided by experts and some are self-guided. All events are free.
The second weekend, Sept. 11-12 offers 18 tours including:
ROYAL HEMLOCK TRAIL HIKE IN THE STEPS OF THE EARLY SETTLERS
GEOLOGY OF THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES: HIKE THROUGH A FOREST OF GIANT GLACIAL-BOULDERS TO PANORAMIC SUMMIT VISTA AT FLAG ROCK
EXPLORE THE FAUNA AND FLORA OF “THE BOULDERS” PRESERVE
GREAT BARRINGTON’S ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY – THE STORY OF GREAT BUILDINGS IN A GREAT TOWN
All of the events are meant to showcase the many natural, historic and cultural treasures to be found in the Berkshire and Litchfield County areas. They range from a tour of the historic Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield to the “Boulder Train” in Richmond to the Sharon (CT) Art Walk to the Stockbridge Community Bike Ride; farm tours, iron works, Housatonic River paddling trip and much, much more.
No pre- registration is necessary for most of the events, but there are a few that require it, so check before you go. Also check for weather-related cancellations.
The Housatonic Heritage website gives very comprehensive descriptions of all of the events. For details visit : https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/
The mission of the Housatonic Heritage, through Congressional act, is to “heighten appreciation of the region, preserve its natural and historical resources and improve the quality of life and economy of the area” and this ambitious series of events certainly delivers on that.
All of the events are free, so the Heritage Walk series is not a fundraiser. Rather the 86 events are offered to make us aware of the rich cultural, historical and natural places and spaces that bless our part of the world.
To learn more about the Upper Housatonic Heritage Area visit housatonicheritage.org.
19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks 1st Weekend Sept 4-6
The 19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series will begin Saturday – Monday, Sept. 4 – 6, 2021 and continue through five consecutive autumn weekends of events sponsored by the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area (Housatonic Heritage).
Organizers have assembled an ambitious 86 events spread over the five weekends, involving more than 20 towns stretching from Hinsdale, MA in Berkshire County to Salisbury, CT in Litchfield County. There are 20 events scheduled for the Sept. 4 – 6 weekend. The remaining events will be held on Sept. 11-12, Sept. 18-19, 25-26 and October 2-3.
There is a variety of adventures ranging from 1 mile hikes to bike and paddling tours. Many events are walks, and some are not walks at all, but more like visits to places of interest. Many of the events are guided by experts and some are self-guided. All events are free.
The first weekend, Sept. 4-6 offers 16 events including:
Self-guided walk: If This House Could Talk
Migrating To The Housatonic Headwaters: An Indoor Slide Presentation
Great Barrington’s Architecture & History
Hike to The Keystone Arches Railroad Bridges
Industrial Iron Heritage Hike
plus 11 more.
All of the events are meant to showcase the many natural, historic and cultural treasures to be found in the Berkshire and Litchfield County areas. They range from a tour of the historic Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield to the “Boulder Train” in Richmond to the Sharon (CT) Art Walk to the Stockbridge Community Bike Ride; farm tours, iron works, Housatonic River paddling trip and much, much more.
No pre- registration is necessary for most of the events, but there are a few that require it, so check before you go. Also check for weather-related cancellations.
The Housatonic Heritage website gives very comprehensive descriptions of all of the events. For details visit : https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/
The mission of the Housatonic Heritage, through Congressional act, is to “heighten appreciation of the region, preserve its natural and historical resources and improve the quality of life and economy of the area” and this ambitious series of events certainly delivers on that.
All of the events are free, so the Heritage Walk series is not a fundraiser. Rather the 86 events are offered to make us aware of the rich cultural, historical and natural places and spaces that bless our part of the world.
To learn more about the Upper Housatonic Heritage Area visit housatonicheritage.org.
19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks Canceled for 2020
19th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks to be held Saturday September 5th through Sunday, September 27th, 2020 have been canceled for 2020. This year’s program was to include 80 events.
The series is sponsored by the Upper Housatonic Heritage Area.
