List of Heritage Walks for This Year's Program

-- Heritage Walks List 2009 --

For more information, please contact:
Walk Coordinator, (860) 435-9505

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

1. Sharon, CT 9:00 AM (Ongoing)

Trowbridge Forge Demonstration

William Trowbridge invites you to stop in throughout the day to visit a working forge. Watch a blacksmith at work and hear how these skills were vital to our early communities.

The forge is located at 23 Lucas Rd. in Sharon, CT.

2. Dalton and Hinsdale, MA 9:00 AM

NATURE/HISTORICAL WALK ON THE OLD MILL TRAIL*

Join Dennis Regan of the Housatonic Valley Association for a short hike on a trail under construction to explore the natural riverside setting and to discuss the historical ruins and use of an old woolen mill operation, and the progress of a footpath that will connect the communities of Dalton and Hinsdale. This is a relatively flat hike along the very scenic East Branch of the Housatonic River. We expect to be the first official walk on the newly constructed section of the trail so please come help us explore this new riverside trail.

The starting location is the parking area along the Housatonic River on Old Dalton Road in Hinsdale. Traveling south on Route 8, go past the ‘Entering Hinsdale’ sign, take a left onto Old Dalton Road, and another left into parking lot past bridge. Walk is 1 mile, 1.5 hours. *Pre-registration is required: call 413-394-9796.

3. Falls Village, CT 10:00 AM

AMERICAN CHESTNUTS: LOST AND FOUND*

Join Ellery “Woods” Sinclair of the Berkshire-Litchfield Environmental Council and the Connecticut Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation for a brief walk into a 300 plantings American Chestnut orchard. This walk includes a presentation about the sudden loss of this valuable, majestic hardwood of the Eastern forest, the dramatic ecological impacts of that loss and the process of restoration. Afterwards, adjourn to his home (not far from the orchard) for cider, chestnut cookies and to visit an American Chestnut cabin.

Route 7 or Route 63 to Undermountain Road in Falls Village. The Grove (roughly 3.5 miles from Route 7 on the left, and roughly 1 mile from Route 63 on your right) will be posted with signs for the event. Rain cancels the walk. Rain date will be Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 am. Walk is 1/4 mile, 1.5 hours. *Pre-registration is required: call 860-824-7454 or email WML61@comcast.net to reserve a space.

4. Cornwall, CT 10:00 AM

Cornwall village Guided History tour

Enjoy this walk around the green and hear about life in Cornwall in the 1800’s and 1900’s including the story about the controversial Foreign Mission School. The tour and descriptive map are sponsored by the Cornwall Historical Society.

Meet at the Cornwall Town Hall on Pine Street just off Route 4 at the junction of 125 and Pine Street. Walk is 1 mile, 1 hour.

5. New Milford, CT 10:00 AM

Hunt Hill Farm

The Hunt Hill Farm Trust invites you to tour the farmland and woodland of historic Hunt Hill Farm - the heart of two New England farms - listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take this opportunity to visit the Skitch Henderson Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

The farm is located at 44 Upland Road, New Milford. From the Berkshires, take Route 7 South to Cornwall Bridge, CT. Turn left (South) onto Route 45 to New Preston. Take Route 202 South towards New Milford. In Northville, take a left onto Upland Road to the Silo Store, Gallery and Cooking School (the starting point). The walk is 1 mile, 1 hour.

6. Sheffield, MA 1 0:00 AM

Hawk migration at Hurlburt’s Hill*

Join naturalist Rene Wendell to experience one of the wonders of the animal kingdom. Enjoy a glorious view at the peak of fall hawk migration. Participants may ride up the hill in the truck with the naturalist or hike up on their own.

Follow Bartholomew’s Cobble signs from Route 7 south of Sheffield, MA bearing right on Rt. 7A, right on Rannapo Rd. and then right on Weatogue Rd. See the website for more details. www.thetrustees.org The hike is 1.5 miles, 2 hours. *Fee: Cobble Admission $5 per adult, $1 per child. Pre-registration is required: call 413-229-8600 or email rwendell@ttor.org to reserve a space.

7. Lenox, MA 10:10 AM and 2:20 PM

BERKSHIRE RAILROADS AND TROLLEYS*

Join the Berkshire Scenic Railway on a ninety-minute round-trip train ride that features vintage, restored 1950s locomotives and 1920s coaches. Traveling between Lenox, Lee, and Stockbridge stations, volunteer narrators will describe the railroad and trolley line history, as well as the natural wonders and former and existing industries along the railroad line. Participants can visit the restored Lenox station (1903) and Stockbridge station (1893). At the Lenox station, visit a free exhibit of Gilded Age “cottages” of the area and exhibits of railroad and trolley-line history. Heritage Walk visitors will, upon request of Lenox ticket agent, receive gratis Guide to the Berkshire Scenic Railway and its Route that expands on the on-train narration.

Meet at the Lenox Railroad Station: Take Rte. 20 or 7 to Lenox. At Housatonic St. intersection, go east on Housatonic St. to end. Go left on Willow Creek Rd. *There is a charge of $15 for the train ride (Seniors 65+: $14; Children 4-14: $8). 1.5 hours

8. Falls Village, CT 11:00 AM

Blacksmithing and Ironworking in the Northwest Corner

You are invited to the Battle Hill Forge for a demonstration and discussion of traditional blacksmithing and metalworking through history in the Northwest Corner.

Battle Hill Forge #50 on Route 7 in Falls Village. Demonstration/discussion is 2 hours.

9. Stockbridge, MA 2:00 PM

Explore the gardens of the Berkshire Botanical Garden*

Enjoy an informal walk through the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Learn about the history of this special place and its significant contribution to horticulture in Berkshire County. Begun as a center for learning about the art and science of horticulture, this 15 acre public garden has served as an important resource for area residents for almost 75 years. Consider the plants that grow well in the Berkshires and understand the environmentally sensitive horticultural practices used at this wonderful garden.

Meet at the Visitors Center at the intersection of Route 102 and 183 in Stockbridge.

*Pre-registration required, call 413-528-0936 or 3926 to reserve a space.

10. Lenox, MA 2:00 PM

Art and artdeco in the Berkshires: THE FRELINGHUYSEN MORRIS HOUSE AND STUDIO*

Join director Kinney Frelinghuysen on a tour of the Art-Deco style home and landscape of the 20th century American abstract artists, George L.K. Morris and Suzy Frelinghuysen. The narrated walk will give participants the opportunity to view European and American cubist art and the owner’s art collection which includes works by Picasso, Leger and Braque as well as site-specific sculpture by Gaston Lachaise on the grounds. The property borders Tanglewood.

From Tanglewood’s main gate, drive .3 miles south on Route 183 to Hawthorne Road. Turn left and drive .7 miles to Hawthorne Street. The entrance is .4 miles on the left.

Meet at the Gazebo in the parking lot. Walk is 2 miles, 1.5 hours.

*Fee: $10 per person, children under 6 are free. Please call 413-637-0166 or email info@frelinghuysen.org for more information.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

11. Lenox, MA 10:10 AM and 2:20 PM

BERKSHIRE RAILROADS AND TROLLEYS*

Meet at the Lenox Railroad Station: Take Rte. 20 or 7 to Lenox. At Housatonic St. intersection, go east on Housatonic St. to end. Go left on Willow Creek Rd.

*There is a charge of $15 for the train ride (Seniors 65+: $14; Children 4-14: $8). 1.5 hours

12. Richmond, MA 11:00 AM

HILLTOP ORCHARD’S HERITAGE-ANTIQUE APPLE TOUR

Explore this 160 year old orchard on a pleasant walk to the top of the hill (about 45 minutes there and back). The view from this vantage point is spectacular (a great photo opportunity). Along the way, learn about the history of Hilltop Orchards and enjoy a tree ripe apple. Learn how the owners are preserving and perpetuating many varieties of rare heritage-antique apples such as Golden Russets and Rhode Island Greenings. Hilltop Orchards is also home to the Berkshire’s First Farm Winery enjoy a free wine tasting of the award winning Furnace Brook Winery varietals at the conclusion of the walk.

Meet at 11am outside the Farm Winery Store at Hilltop Orchards -- Rt. 295 / 508 Canaan Rd (just east of the NY border in Richmond, MA and about 1 mile west of MA-41). Walk is 1 mile, less than1 hour.

13. Stockbridge, MA 11:30 AM

Autumn stroll on the Mary V. Flynn Trail

An easy walk in the woods and along the Housatonic River, on a wide, packed-gravel trail, built mostly on the bed of the old Berkshire Street Railway trolley line. Starting with a 100-foot boardwalk, the trail goes through birch, pine, cottonwood and invasive euonymus, and meets the river near a railed section. A narrower section loops back along the river through fern beds to the main trail. This trail was constructed in 2003 as part of the Laurel Hill Association’s 150th Anniversary celebration. Walk leader is Patricia Flinn, 25-year member of the Board of the Association. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Wheelchair accessible.

Meet at the Goodrich Memorial Footbridge at the end of Park Street, Stockbridge. A Mobil gas station is on the corner of Park and Route 7 at the southern entrance to the town. Park at the end of the street. Walk is 1.25 miles, 45 minutes.

14. Richmond, MA 1:00 PM

RICHMOND IRON WORKS TOUR

Tour the only standing remains of a charcoal iron furnace in Massachussetts with Bill Edwards of the Richmond Historical Commission. Part of the Iron Heritage Trail.

Walk starts at the Richmond Library on the right side of Route 41, approximately 1/2 mile north of the West Stockbridge / Richmond Town line. Walk is 1 mile, 2 hours.

15. Washington, CT 1:00 PM

THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND LIFEWAYS OF THE LOCAL NATIVE AMERICANS*

Join Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections at the Institute for American Indian Studies, for a walk along the museum’s nature trails ending at the replicated 16th century Algonkian Indian Village. Along the way Dr. Lavin will discuss the history and culture of the local Pootatuck tribal peoples including their community life, spirituality, and medicinal use of the indigenous flora. Dress appropriately for the weather. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water and/or bug spray if desired.

Take I-84 to Exit 15. Follow Route 67 through Roxbury to Route 199. Turn right onto Route 199. Go 3 miles and turn left onto Curtis Road. Main museum building at 38 Curtis Road in Washington, Connecticut. Check our website www.birdstone.org for detailed directions to the museum. Walk is 1 mile, 1 hour. *Pre-registration is required: call IAIS at 860-868-0518 or email iais@charter.net to reserve a place.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

16. Lenox, MA 9:00 AM

A walk back in history at Kennedy Park*

Enjoy rambling through Kennedy Park to discover who some of the first inhabitants were and imagine going back in time to the Golden Age Era. Lenox truly has a unique treasure right in the middle of town. Magnificent views of Mount Greylock are to the north, Connecticut to the south and the Catskills to the west. The late Hotel Aspinwall was built in 1902 on the ledges at an altitude of 1,460 feet. This 400 room leviathan was touted as “Hotel Beautiful” with many famous people sojourning to its splendor. After the fire of 1931 all that is left are some cellar holes and skeletal remains of what had been a glorious era. The Lenox Historical Society invites you to join us on this moderate hike as we meander back into history at this lovely, colorful time of the year.

Meet at parking lot on West Dugway Road (the access to the Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuary off Rt. 7/20 North of Lenox). Walk is 5 miles, 3 hours (come prepared with adequate water and snacks).

*Pre-registration is required: call 860-435-9505 to reserve a space.

17. Great Barrington, MA 9:00 PM

HOUSATONIC RIVER CANOE KAYAK TOUR*

The Housatonic Valley Association invites you to paddle on the scenic Housatonic River from Searles School in Great Barrington to the Covered Bridge in Sheffield. Put in and take out sites are at two recently constructed public access locations. Bring your own boats, paddles and PFDs. Please call to inquire about the availability of a canoe if you need to borrow one for the trip. We ask that you bring water to drink; optional gear is a hat, sunglasses, sun screen, snacks, and a change of clothes in a water proof container, and of course a camera.

Meet at Bridge Street in Gt Barrington, at the parking lot between Searles School and the Housatonic River. Paddle 6.5 miles, approximately 3 hours.

*Pre-registration is required: call 413-394-9796 to reserve a space.

18. Sheffield, MA 10:00 AM

Across the fields, across the centuries*

Join Barbara Dowling of The Trustees of Reservations for a walk through the historic landscape surrounding Bartholomew’s Cobble and the Ashley House to learn about land use in the 18th century, the Ashley holdings and enterprises, and the stories of freedom that are associated with this Sheffield property. Wear a hat, long pants and sleeves and bring sunscreen and water.

The walk will begin at Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield, MA. Follow signs for Bartholomew’s Cobble from Route 7 south of Sheffield, bearing right on Rt 7A. Turn right on Rannapo Rd, over the railroad tracks and follow for 1.5 miles. Turn right on Weatogue Rd. and Bartholomew’s Cobble entrance and parking are on the left. Walk is 1.5 miles, 2 hours,

*Pre-registration is recommended but not required: please call 413-298-3239 x 3013 or email bdowling@ttor.org if you want to reserve a space.

19. Lee, MA 10:00 AM

BASIN POND: FROM TRAGEDY TO SERENITY*

Basin Pond is a small beaver pond in East Lee. Also known as Lake Lee or Mud Pond, this serene and beautiful place has twice been associated with tragedy. Attempts to dam the pond for power in 1886 and 1968 for a leisure home project caused loss of life and heavy property damage. The property now belongs to the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and trails here were opened in 2006. The hike will take us to a small overlook by the breached dam. There are no steep sections on this hike, but hiking boots and a hiking stick are recommended for crossing rocky brooks.

Take US Rt. 20 East from Lee aprox 4.5 miles and turn left on Becket Road by the Belden Tavern. Continue a short distance watching for the small parking area above Beaver Dam Road for Basin Pond. Hike is 2 miles, 1 hour. *Pre-registration is required: call 413-243-1060 to reserve a space.

20. Lenox, MA 10:00 AM

WALK THE MOHICAN TRAIL*

Learn about the Mohican Heritage Trail Project and hike natural and possible historic sites near Lenox and Tanglewood. Learn to identify physical camp and village sites that would be appropriate for summer and fall subsistence living for Mohican, Delaware, Mohegan and other Native American tribes that moved around and through the Berkshires. Fidel Moreno, award winning ethno-graphic documentary film maker, will be leading the hike.

Meet at Kripalu in Lenox, MA. Kripalu is located at the junction of Route 183 and Richmond Mountain Road. Please see website www.kripalu.org for further directions. This is a 3 to 4 hour hike. Please come prepared with snacks, water and a light lunch.

*Pre-registration is required: call 518-733-9227 for more information and to reserve a space.

21. TYRINGHAM, MA 10:00 AM

The Mclennan Reservation Loop

The McLennan Reservation Loop participants will follow an established trail, owned by The Trustees of Reservations. Enjoy a round-trip hike on an old, uneven woods road. This walking trail circles around a 1000 acre nature preserve which includes forrested hillsides, wetlands and an active beaver pond. Hear about the history of this picturesque property.

From the center of Tyringham, follow the Main Road south toward Otis.Follow for two miles to Fenn Road (dirt road) just past a small stone building. Take a left on Fenn Road and follow to the end where the trailhead meets. Good hiking shoes are advised. Hike is 2 miles, 2 hours.

22. Pittsfield, MA 10:00 AM

Fall migration at Canoe Meadows

Join sanctuary director Rene Laubach on a leisurley walk at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary through meadows and woodlands along the Housatonic River to view fall migrants. The leader will have a spotting scope to enable paticipants to get close-up views of the birds.

Walk starts at the parking lot to the Canoe Meadows. From the intersection of Holmes Rd. and 7/20 in Lenox, follow Holmes Road for 2.7 miles to the Sanctuary’s public entrance on the right (almost immediately after crossing the Housatonic River). This walk is 1.5 miles, 2 hours.

23. Lenox, MA 10:10 AM and 2:20 PM

BERKSHIRE RAILROADS AND TROLLEYS*

Meet at the Lenox Railroad Station: Take Rte. 20 or 7 to Lenox. At Housatonic St. intersection, go east on Housatonic St. to end. Go left on Willow Creek Rd

*There is a charge of $15 for the train ride (Seniors 65+: $14; Children 4-14: $8). 1.5 hours

24. Falls Village, CT 11:00 AM

Blacksmithing and Ironworking in the Northwest corner

You are invited to the Battle Hill Forge for a demonstration and discussion of traditional blacksmithing and metalworking through history in the Northwest Corner.

Battle Hill Forge #50 on Route 7 in Falls Village. Demonstration/discussion is 2 hours.

25. Kent, CT 1:00 PM

Tour of the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum Village

Tour a museum dedicated to the preservation of America’s industrial and agricultural history. Areas covered are early internal combustion and steam engines, tractors, and steam and diesel train locomotives. Two special buildings are also on the tour: The Cream Hill Agricultural School (one of the first in America) and The Connecticut Museum of Mining, dedicated to Connecticut’s mining heritage.

Meet at the Museum grounds on Route 7, 1 mile north of the junction of Routes 341 and 7 in Kent, CT. Walk is 0.5 mile, 1 hour.

26. Great Barrington, MA 1:00PM

DUBOIS BOYHOOD HOMESITE*

Friends of the Du Bois Homesite will host a special tour of the National Historic Landmark property, the W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite. Speakers Elaine S. Gunn, Rachel Fletcher and Wray Gunn will discuss Du Bois’s efforts to restore his grandfather’s old home in 1928; the struggle of local supporters to establish a memorial park there in 1969; and recent archeological work at the property. Following the tour, participants are invited to visit Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church in Great Barrington and learn about Du Bois’s association with the Church. There is a short walk on a dirt trail and an opportunity to visit an archeological site off-trail. Dress appropriately for ticks and poison ivy.

The W.E.B. Boyhood Homesite is located on Route 23, 1/4 mile west of the junction with Route 71, Great Barrington. Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church is located at 9 Elm Court, Great Barrington. Walk is 2 hours, .25 miles. *Pre-registration is required: call Rachel Fletcher at 413-528-3391 or email info@DuBoisHomesite.org

Note: Bernard Drew’s independent walking tour of Du Bois sites in Great Barrington will start immediately following at the Church at 3:00 PM.

27. Great Barrington, MA 3:00 PM

DUBOIS DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR

Friends of the Du Bois Homesite will host a special tour, led by Steering Committee member Bernard A. Drew, of sites in Great Barrington associated with the social justice activist, including his birthsite, the location of the former Great Barrington High school and the locations of several homes.

Those on the walk should meet at the Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church, 9 Elm Court, Great Barrington. Walk is less than 1 mile, could last 2 hours, mostly on sidewalks.

*Pre-registration is required: call 413-528-0936 to reserve a space.

28. Salisbury, CT 3:00 PM

SALISBURY HERITAGE WALK

The waters of Wachocastinook Brook provided power for 18th and 19th century mills along Salisbury’s Factory Street. George Massey, co-chair of the Salisbury Land Trust, will lead participants on an exploration of the sites and remains along this historic path. The walk will show how the industrial landscape has been transformed into today’s residential area.

Meet at the fountain by the Salisbury Town Hall, along Routes 44/41 in the center of the town. Walk is 1 mile, 1.5 hours.

29. Ashley Falls, MA 5:00 PM

Moonlight paddle at Bartholomew’s Cobble*

Enjoy the evening life and beauty of the Housatonic River under the almost full moon. Canoes, paddles and life preservers are provided along with a naturalists guide.

From Points North in Massachusetts: Take Rt. 7 South from Great Barrington through Sheffield for about 8 miles. Turn right on Rt. 7A and follow for 0.5 mile. Turn right on Rannapo Road and follow for 1.5 miles. Turn right on Weatogue Road. Bartholomew’s Cobble entrance and parking is ahead on the left. From Points South in Connecticut:

Take Rt. 7 North from Canann, CT. Turn left on Rt. 7A and cross the state border.One mile after the state line, turn left on Weatogue Road. Bartholomew’s Cobble entrance and parking is ahead on the left. Canoe trip is 1.5 miles, 2 hours.

*Preregistration is required: call 413-229-8600 or email rwendell@ttor.org to reserve a space. Fee:Adults $30, Child (10 to 16) $15. Discounts for Trustees members.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

30. Sheffield, MA 10:00 AM

Scenic Bicycle Ride in Sheffield’s Countryside*

The Berkshire Bike Path Council is sponsoring a scenic 10 to 12 mile bike ride beginning at the Sheffield Town Hall. From there, bikers will travel Boardman Street, back to Route 7 and toward Bartholomew’s Cobble, then back to Sheffield again. Please be prepared for road riding (paved roads) and note that this ride route might be adapted to meet the skills of the riders. Be advised to avoid loose pants and a helmet is required.

Bikers should meet at the Sheffield Town Hall, Route 7, Sheffield MA. “Easy” bike ride is 10 to 12 miles, 2 hours. Rain cancels.

*Pre-registration is required: call 413-442-5223 or email momimarge@msn.com to reserve a space.

31. Stockbridge, MA 10:00 AM

FROM MISSION TO MANSION*

Join Will Garrison, The Trustees of Reservations’ Historic Resources Manager, and take a stroll west along Main Street, through the Stockbridge cemetery, and up to Naumkeag’s historic dairy barn. Hear about Stockbridge’s Mission era of the 1730s to the Gilded Age of the late 19th century, with a bit of the 1950s for good measure.

Park on the street at the junctions of Main & Sergeant Streets, Rt. 102 in Stockbridge, MA. one block west from the Red Lion Inn and Rt. 7 intersection. Meet in front of the Mission House at 19 Main Street. Walk is 1.5 miles, 1.5 hours.

*Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Please email wgarrison@ttor.org or call 413-298-3239 x3012 if you would like to reserve a space.

32. Lenox, MA 10:00 AM

WALK THE MOHICAN TRAIL*

*Pre-registration is required: call 518-733-9227 for more information and to reserve a space.

33. Lenox, MA 10:10 AM and 2:20 PM

BERKSHIRE RAILROADS AND TROLLEYS*

Meet at the Lenox Railroad Station: Take Rte. 20 or 7 to Lenox. At Housatonic St. intersection, go east on Housatonic St. to end. Go left on Willow Creek Rd.

*There is a charge of $15 for the train ride (Seniors 65+: $14; Children 4-14: $8). 1.5 hours

34. Stockbridge, MA 11:30 AM

Autumn Stroll on the Mary V. Flynn Trail

35. Kent, CT 1:00 PM

Tour of the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum Village

Meet at the Museum grounds on Route 7, 1 mile north of the junction of Routes 341 and 7 in Kent, CT. Walk is 0.5 mile, 1 hour.

36. Tyringham, MA 2:00 PM

SANTARELLA ESTATE, TYRINGHAM’S GINGER BREAD HOUSE*

Tour “Tyringham’s Gingerbread House” and hear some of the fascinating history of this property. Santarella, with it’s rolling roof and storybook features, was the former studio of Sir Henry Hudson Kitson, sculptor of the “Lexington Minuteman” and many other important public works. The tour will include a walk through the lovley gardens and up a wooded trail.

From off route 102 in South Lee (just west of the intersection of 90), take an immediate left onto Tyringham Road to Tyringham Village. The Estate is located at 75 Main Road just before the village center on the left. Walk is 1/4 mile, 30 to 40 minutes. *Pre-registration is required: call 860-435-9505. Fee: $5 entry fee per person.

37. Stockbridge, MA 2:30 PM

Site and Studio

Explore the Norman Rockwell Museum’s beautiful Berkshire site during the splendor of autumn. Linwood House, an 1859 Berkshire Cottage and Norman Rockwell’s studio, will be discussed during this special walking tour. This lively jaunt will last about 45 minutes and is less than a mile long.

Meet at the front terrace of the Norman Rockwell Museum, located on Route 183, 1/2 mile south of Route 102. Go to the front door. Walk is 3/4 mile, 45 minutes. Free, does not include Museum admission.

38. Lenox, MA 3:00 PM

Exploring The Mount’s gardens and grounds

Explore some of the 49 acres that surround The Mount, the 1902 estate of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton and a National Historic Landmark. Along with a tour of the three acres of formal gardens, participants will have the rare opportunity to view and learn about the restored greenhouse, historic entrance gates, wooded entrance drive and the sites of the former springhouse and kitchen garden. Anne Schuyler, House Operations Manager, will lead the tour.

Tour starts at the Ticket Office at The Mount, 2 Plunkett Street (off Route 7), Lenox. See www.EdithWharton.org for specific directions. 1 mile, 1 hour.

39. Pittsfield, MA 3:00-5:00 PM

Renewable Energy at the City of Peace: Shaker Water Power Archaeology Tour*

This tour of the history of the Hancock Shakers’ 19th century water power technology includes a demonstration of the 1858 water turbine in the Laundry & Machine Shop, a tour of other historic renewable energy sites within the Village (hydro, solar, wind, biomass, architectural, sustainable/green town planning), and an easy to moderate level hike up Shaker Brook to view archaeological sites of Shaker mills and dams. Co-sponsored by Massachusetts Historical Commission Archaeology Month.

Meet at the Hancock Shaker Village Visitor Center, main entrance, on Route 20, five miles west of downtown Pittsfield. 2 miles, 2 hours.

*Fee: tour included in regular Village admission. Check village website www.hancockshakervillage.org for more information.