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African-American Heritage Trail

Aug 06 2015

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Housatonic Heritage

The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Exists To Illuminate The Diverse, Rich Identity Of The Upper Housatonic River Valley Region & To Preserve & Promote Its Historical, Cultural & Natural Resources.

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24 Main Street, PO Box 493, Salisbury, CT 06068
860-435-9505
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Norfolk Historical Society & Museum – Norfolk, Conn

The Museum is housed in the old Norfolk Academy, built in 1840, later used as the Town Hall and Jail, and located on the Norfolk Village Green. Since 1960, the Norfolk Historical Society has been preserving our town’s unique history and caring for our rich collection of artifacts and documents. Come see a wonderful display […]
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African American Heritage Trail – Gt. Barrington, Mass

The African American Heritage Trail encompasses 29 Massachusetts and Connecticut towns in the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, and celebrates African Americans in the region who played pivotal roles in key national and international events, as well as ordinary people of achievement. Among the key 48 sites along the trail: W.E.B. Du Bois boyhood […]
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Pittsfield State Forest – Pittsfield, Mass

Streams, waterfalls and flowering shrubs abound in Pittsfield State Forest. 65 acres of wild azalea fields are a profusion of pink blossoms in June. The forest has two camping areas, and two picnic areas. Fishermen frequent scenic Berry Pond, one of the highest natural water bodies in the state at 2,150 feet in elevation. The […]
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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival – Becket, Mass

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, lauded worldwide as a “hub and mecca of dancing” (TIME Magazine) and “one of America’s most precious cultural assets” (Mikhail Baryshnikov), is home to America’s longest running international dance festival. The Pillow is a designated National Historic Landmark. National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of […]
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Stockbridge Land Trust – Stockbridge, Mass

Our purpose is to assist landowners in preserving the scenic countryside of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. We are also involved in facilitating the acquisition of land for affordable housing.
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Berkshire Botanical Garden – Stockbridge, Mass

Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Botanical Garden offers visitors a peaceful refuge of natural beauty, stunning display gardens and seasonal exhibits, exciting community events, and informative classes for all ages and levels of skill and knowledge.
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Goose Pond Reservation – Lee, Mass

Goose Pond Reservation – 112 acres. A Trustees of Reservations property located on Goose Pond. Boaters can launch from a state boat ramp on Ridge Street. Paddle across Lower Goose Pond, a mountain lake anchored by steep ridgelines that also support a remote section of the 2,179-mile Appalachian Trail. Goose Pond Reservation is managed as […]
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Jacob’s Ladder Scenic Byway — Route 20 in Becket & Lee, Mass

Jacob’s Ladder Scenic Byway–From the rocky heights of Mt. Tekoa, in Russell, MA, to the Lee/Lenox town line in Berkshire County, the Jacob’s Ladder Scenic Byway winds through the small towns of Russell, Huntington, Chester, Becket and Lee, providing views of the Wild and Scenic Westfield River along the way. Known also as the “Jacob’s […]
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East Mountain State Forest

A challenging trip along the Appalachian Trail that climbs the steep slopes of East Mountain, visiting four beautiful overlooks with views of three states. East Mountain and its associated spurs and ridges rise conspicuously above the Housatonic Valley in the southern portion of Great Barrington. Unlike many mountains with defined summits or summit ridges, East […]

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