Experience the rich history, culture and nature in the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area through hiking, biking, historic homes, river experiences and more.

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Events

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We seek to to tell the story of the Upper Housatonic Valley by interpreting our unique heritage in compelling and engaging ways.

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The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area includes nine towns in Connecticut and twenty in Massachusetts.

EVENTS

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Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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On View  through January 9, 2022   from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]
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Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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On View  through January 9, 2022   from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]
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Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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On View  through January 9, 2022   from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]
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Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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On View  through January 9, 2022   from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]
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Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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On View  through January 9, 2022   from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]
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10
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Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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On View  through January 9, 2022   from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]
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Dec 10 @ 8:00 pm
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Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am
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On View  through January 9, 2022   from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]
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Experience the Regions Rich and Varied Heritage.

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Historic Estate Gardens and Town Districts

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Canoe Trip on the Housatonic River

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Bike Rides Along Scenic Country Roads

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Nature Walks and Trail Hikes

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