Berkshire Destinations Guidebook
New England explorer Christy Butler offers this guidebook to over 150 unique and inspiring places including waterfalls, glacial erratics, vistas, cultural institutions and prominent statues.
People are sharing ideas strong enough to shift the continent. In a field, on a mountain, in a cemetery, in a black box theater — in this community of college towns, cultural events bring speakers and audiences from around the world.
New England explorer Christy Butler offers this guidebook to over 150 unique and inspiring places including waterfalls, glacial erratics, vistas, cultural institutions and prominent statues.
Find past and present exhibition catalogs, books for children, local publications, cookbooks and more.
An independent second-hand and antiquarian bookstore emphasizing the arts.
Herman Melville lived at his Pittsfield farm at Arrowhead was the from 1850 to 1863, while he wrote Moby-Dick. is the first National Historic Landmark to be designated in Berkshire County.
The authors listed here reveal the rich literary community in our region.
Based in the MASS MoCA campus and publishing books that teach people to be more self-reliant and engage with the natural world.
A public humanities project connecting residents to the literary history of the region, creating a forum for thinking about place, and supporting the production of new creative work.
The Mount is the historic home of the Pulitzer prizewinning and internationally beloved American novelist Edith Wharton, who designed the house and its grounds and wrote that she considered it her first real home.
An independent literary press fostering the literary arts since 1999.
Operated by Follett, the college bookstore offers new fiction and nonfiction, readings and book signings, gifts and textbooks and a cafe run by Tunnel City Coffee.
Founded in 1793, Williams College is the second oldest institution of higher learning in Massachusetts and is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
This beautifully written and illustrated portrait showcases many fine examples of American campus architecture at Williams College. Includes walking tours of campus.
A discussion of the material and cultural history of pigments used in South Asian painting.
The Environmental Justice Issue of Our Time, Earthweek Address by Judith Enck,
MCLA promotes learning and teaching, innovative scholarship, intellectual creativity, public service, applied knowledge and active and responsible citizenship.
Operated by Follett, the college bookstore offers new fiction and nonfiction, readings and book signings, gifts and textbooks and a cafe run by Tunnel City Coffee.
Founded in 1793, Williams College is the second oldest institution of higher learning in Massachusetts and is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
Williams College’s Astronomy program offers planetarium shows throughout the year featuring state-of-the-art equipment in this historic planetarium space.
A tribute to the Green Mountain Boys who fought in the 1777 Battle of Bennington.
Historical novelties, self-taught and regional artists, and the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings.
The country home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost public sculptor, Daniel Chester French.
Tour the buildings, farm and gardens, meet baby animals in the spring, and savor the harvest in the fall.
Established in 1953, this is the national center for Herman Melville studies.
Herman Melville lived at his Pittsfield farm at Arrowhead was the from 1850 to 1863, while he wrote Moby-Dick. is the first National Historic Landmark to be designated in Berkshire County.
The Lincoln Family Home in Manhester, VT.
1920s home of the American poet.
Susan B. Anthony’s birthplace and museum.
The Mount is the historic home of the Pulitzer prizewinning and internationally beloved American novelist Edith Wharton, who designed the house and its grounds and wrote that she considered it her first real home.
Author Ann-Elizabeth Barnes honors Samual Harrison of the First Black Regiment to fight in the Civil War.
The history of the Thunderbolt trail features exhibitions and memorabilia.
This urban park uses historical artifacts to bring to life the controversial and danger-filled construction of the Hoosac Tunnel.
A research center dedicated the history of the most northwestern township of Massachusetts.
Explore the history of Williamstown on this walking tour of Central Williamstown.
Williamstown’s public library.
Open to scholars, students, and the community.
Sawyer Library houses the social sciences and humanities collections for the college.
Houses book and journal collections in astronomy, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, geosciences, and psychology.
The Chapin Library holds a deep collection of rare books and manuscripts gathered over the last 100 years – the first collection begun at any American college or university.
A tuition-free, rigorous college prep charter school for grades 6-12 where every child is given the tools to succeed.
A small private co-educational college preparatory boarding and day high school that stimulates intellect, cherishes diversity, encourages creativity, respects individuality, and creates community.
An intensive, one year master?s degree program designed for economists from low and middle-income countries.
Serves children infancy through pre-school five days per week. School Age Summer Program offers both full summer and short-term programs for elementary-school-aged children.
MCLA promotes learning and teaching, innovative scholarship, intellectual creativity, public service, applied knowledge and active and responsible citizenship.
The mission of McCann is to graduate technically skilled, academically prepared, and socially responsible individuals ready to meet the challenges of the 21st centur
A public middle and high school in Williamstown that serves grades 7-12. Their core values are integrity, responsibility, and perseverance.
Nurture creativity, curiosity, outstanding character, and a lifelong love of learning in pre-school through ninth grade children.
Founded in 1793, Williams College is the second oldest institution of higher learning in Massachusetts and is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
Serves the needs of toddler, preschool, and school-aged children and their families from 7:30am to 5:30pm five days a week.
Pre-K through sixth grade elementary school with approximately 400 students whose mission is to inspire a love of learning and to challenge students to grow in heart and mind.