Heritage Walks start in September

The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area will be offering it’s 17th annual “Heritage Walks Weekends” on Sept. 8- 9, 15-16, 22-23 and 29- 30. Take one of 63 Free, guided interpretive walking tours at historic, cultural and outdoor nature sites throughout the Housatonic River valley area in Berkshire County, Mass. and Litchfield County.

The interpretive walks connect people to the nature and history of the area; and when people know the history and appreciate the sites, they become advocates for them. The Heritage Walks feature nature walks, trail hikes to scenic ridges, biking tours, tours of historic villages and buildings, industrial site ruins, a canoe trip on the river, and Native American and African-American history walks. Experienced historians, naturalists, and environmentalists will be your guides to explore the region’s rich history, as they orient you to the history of the landscape, which enhances the overall experience, organizers said.

Heritage Walks brochures can be found at libraries, post offices and stores. To view the entire schedule of Walks, visit website: www.HousatonicHeritage.org/Heritage-Walks or email programs@HousatonicHeritage.org to request a brochure to be mailed to you.