Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/16/2026

Spectacular location: A free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Sunday - September 20, 2026 - #35 – South Egremont, MA 11 AM to 12 NOON

THE WORKING LANDSCAPE – EXPLORING APRIL HILL FARM FROM A 1744 FARMSTEAD TO PRESENT DAY EDUCATIONAL FARM AND CONSERVATION CENTER

Join Greenagers' Executive Director, Will Conklin, on a tour through 18th and 19th c. house and farm buildings and a discussion of life and work on the farm from 1744-2025. Also on the tour, the Greenagers educational garden–a 1 acre, hand-scale garden that teaches growing and feeds our community, a community firewood bank, and connections to the Appalachian Trail. 1 hour–0.5 mile

To register–[email protected] or 413-644-9090

Meet at 62 Undermountain Rd., (Rt 41) So. Egremont, MA. From the north: while driving on Rt 23 through the the center of So. Egremont, MA, at the junction of Rt 23 & 41, turn onto Rt 41 and drive 1 mile south. From the south from Salisbury, CT, drive 12 miles north on Rt 41.

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/16/2026

A unique free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Sunday - September 20, 2026 - #34 – Washington, MA - Visit any time from 10 AM thru 4 PM

REVISITING CAMP EAGLE (1946 TO 1969) – A BERKSHIRE BOY SCOUT CAMP

Take a walk down memory lane. Visit former Boy Scout Camp Eagle in October Mountain State Forest on Felton Pond, once part of the Berkshire’s vibrant Scouting heritage from 1946 to 1969. Drop-in anytime and discover or reacquaint yourself with various former camp sites. Participants may explore on their own or take a Scout/volunteer-guided tour.

View displays on the Scout camp’s history. Participate at an oral history station to record personal memories of camp. Former campers and family are encouraged to bring their own mementoes, photographs, patches, and other ephemera, to be scanned or photographed, to help build a historical archive of former Berkshire Council’s Camp Eagle. Note, restrooms are not available on-site. Wear sturdy footwear, hiking poles, appropriate clothing for the weather, snack/drink. So in fine Scout tradition – Be Prepared! 1.5 hours–less than 1 mile

Parking in October Mountain State Forest is located on Schermerhorn/Lower Tower Road, Washington, MA.

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/16/2026

A not-to-be-missed free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Sunday - September 20, 2026 - #33 – Dalton, MA 10 AM to 12:30 PM

EXPLORE THE FAUNA, FLORA AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF WACONAH FALLS

Led by Naturalist and Tamarack Hollow Director, Aimee Gelinas, this hike will weave through hemlock groves, glacial erratics and along a cascading brook and falls. Participants will learn about the flora (plants, trees, wild edibles), the fauna (signs of wildlife) and the cultural history (talc mill) at this unique state park.

Hike is free (donations accepted for Tamarack Hollow Center). This project has been supported in part by a grant from the Dalton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Offered in conjunction with MA DCR State Parks. 2.5 hours–1.5 miles

Registration is required, email- [email protected] – Visit: https://www.tamarackhollownatureandculturalcenter.org

From the center of Dalton, take Rt 8A north and drive a couple of miles and take a right onto Back Dalton Road and drive 0.5 mile to the Wahconah Falls State Park parking lot. https://www.mass.gov/locations/wahconah-falls-state-park

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/15/2026

You'll enjoy this free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Sunday - September 20, 2026 - #32 – Kent, CT 10 AM to 12 NOON

BULLS BRIDGE DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION with the Kent Historical Society and the Kent Land Trust

250 years ago, Bulls Bridge played an important role as part of an industry that earned the small towns in the Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts highlands the title of “The Arsenal of the Revolution.” Its geographic location and its proximity to the South Kent Ore Bed meant that it was an obvious place for getting valuable ore and forged iron across the Housatonic River to the Hudson.

It also conveyed Revolutionary VIPs such as General George Washington. Join leaders of the Kent Historical Society, the Kent Land Trust, and the Kent Parks and Recreation Department for a history hike across the bridge and down the bank of the river on the Appalachian Trail to the beautiful junction of the Housatonic and Ten Mile Rivers at a place called Schaghticoke. Wear hiking footwear. Some slightly steep sections. 2 hours–2.5 miles.

To register, email- [email protected] or phone 860-927-4587

Driving south on Route 7, at 4 miles south of the stoplight in the center of Kent, turn right at the Bulls Bridge stoplight. OR if driving north on Route 7 in Kent, turn left at the Bulls Bridge stoplight. Parking is on the left.

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/15/2026

And another free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Sunday - September 20, 2026 - #31 – Monterey, MA 10 AM to 12 NOON

A RAMBLE IN THE WOODS AT THE BIDWELL HOUSE MUSEUM

On this guided ramble through the woods surrounding the Bidwell House Museum, Richard Greene will lead visitors through a landscape rich with history, verdant forests and evidence of animals who make these woods home. He will share his deep knowledge of these woods and the local wildlife with participants.

Dress for the weather, wear hiking footwear, as the terrain may be rocky. NOTE–Does not include a tour of the museum interior, which for a fee, can be arranged before/after the free Heritage Walk. 2 hours–2.5 miles

From Monterey center–take Tyringham Rd. for 1.5 miles, and take a left onto Art School Rd. and drive 1 mile to the end; OR From the traffic light at Big Y in Lee–take Tyringham Rd and drive 5.5 miles, take a right onto Monterey Rd and drive for 2.3 miles, then take a right on Art School Rd. and drive 1 mile to the end at the Bidwell House Museum.

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/15/2026

A free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Saturday - September 19, 2026 - #30 – New Marlborough, MA 2 PM to 4 PM

COLD WATER STREAM ECOLOGY AT THE NEW MARLBORO PRESERVE

Join the New Marlborough Land Trust and Zach Adams from Trout Unlimited on a gentle, peaceful walk along a quiet stream at the New Marlboro Preserve. We will explore the Preserve’s section of the Umpachene River, using the river as a living example to showcase coldwater stream ecology and the movement of water on the landscape. The walk will dive into what lives in the stream and what the habitat supports. 2 hours–2 miles

To register, email- [email protected]

From the Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough village, proceed 0.2 mile east on Route 57 and take the right fork in the road onto Route 183. 100 yards further, the parking area and trailhead are immediately on the right.

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/14/2026

A free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Saturday - September 19, 2026 - #29 – Becket, MA 2 PM to 3 PM

94 Seasons of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

The buildings and grounds of Jacob’s Pillow have many interesting stories to tell, including Indigenous roots, history as a stop on the Underground Railroad, and championing men dancers in the 1930s. Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the site maintains its rustic character while serving as a home for dance artists from throughout the world since 1933.

This tour offers an opportunity to gain a “fascinating” behind-the-scenes understanding of why Time Magazine called this secluded spot “the hub and mecca of dancing in North America.” Walk on gravel walkways and dirt paths, rain or shine. 1 hour–0.2 mile

To register online at- https://www.jacobspillow.org/whats-on/events/housatonic-heritage-walk/

Jacob’s Pillow is located at 358 George Carter Road. From Lee, follow Route 20 East for 9 miles into Becket, and then turn left onto George Carter Road. The main entrance to the parking lot will be on your right after 0.75 mile. Meet at the Welcome Center, adjacent to the Ted Shawn Theatre.

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the buildings and grounds of Jacob’s Pillow have many stories to tell. This tour explores the grounds' Indigenous roots, history as a stop on the Underground Railroad, and home for dance artists from throughout the world since 1933.

09/14/2026

And another free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Saturday - September 19, 2026 - #28 – Warren, CT 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

A WALK THROUGH THE TANNER FARM PRESERVE

Join us for an early autumn trek around the fields and beautiful upland forests that comprise Tanner Farm, one of the newest additions to Warren Land Trust preserves. Warren Historical Society curator, Heather Forstmann, will talk about the fascinating history of the Tanner Farm and Warren’s agricultural heritage.

This 198-acre parcel has historical and agricultural significance and is also a key environmental component in the local watershed. Sucker Brook, the largest feeder of Lake Waramaug, courses through the property and maintaining the health of its riparian buffer is crucial to sustaining the integrity of our beloved lake. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get an early look at the trail that WLT is developing for public access in the coming year. 1.5 hours–1.7 miles

To register – https://warrenhistoricalsocietyct.org/events/

Meet at 39 Woodville Road. From the center of Warren, turn left onto Rte. 341/Woodville Road. Drive about 5 minutes/2 miles. Park in front of barns.

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/14/2026

Yet another free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Saturday - September 19, 2026 - Cornwall, CT 10 AM to 11 AM

WALK THE RATTLESNAKE PRESERVE

Deb Bennett and Terry Burke will lead a walk through the fields and forests of Rattlesnake Preserve, a mosaic of many different agricultural uses. The wonderful stone walls indicate bygone uses such as pasture for sheep and other livestock. Stone bridges, embedded barbed wire and wolf trees denote hedgerows, and old stone foundations of a possible milk cooler raise the possibility of a previous dairy industry.

The forest hosts a number of different biomes, and the hay field at the entrance is graced by a bird viewing platform that overlooks a wetland and streams replete with a small colony of beavers. A trail map can be found on our website: cornwallconservationtrust.org 1 hour–1 mile

To register, email- [email protected] or on our website- cornwallconservationtrust.org

From the Route 4/Route 43 intersection in Cornwall, head west on Sharon Goshen Turnpike and then turn right onto Town St. Continue on Town St. and take a left onto Cogswell Road, which leads to the intersection on the right with Rattlesnake Road. Park at the Rattlesnake Road entrance near Cogswell Road

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

09/14/2026

This weekend - another free, guided Housatonic Heritage Walk: Saturday - September 19, 2026 - #27 – Lee, MA 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) IN BASEBALL

STEM programming is popular in schools today; and baseball has it too! Larry Moore, from Baseball in the Berkshires, will demonstrate indoors with “hands-on” examples of STEM in the sport of baseball. 2 hours –no walking

To register – [email protected] or 413-822-6738

Meet at the “Baseball in the Berkshires Museum”, located at the Lee Premium Outlets at 50 Water St., Suite B55, Lee, MA (across from the Calvin Klein store)

To register – [email protected] or 413-822-6738

Housatonic Heritage Walks are offered on Saturdays & Sundays on four September weekends: Saturdays & Sundays on September 5 & 6 - September 12 & 13 - September 19 & 20 - September 25, 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 2026.

Complete list of Heritage Walks at: https://housatonicheritage.org/events/heritage-walks/



Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area