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.
Writers & Books
Books from the MASS MoCA Collection
MASS MoCA
Find past and present exhibition catalogs, books for children, local publications, cookbooks and more.
G.J. Askins Bookseller
Downtown North Adams
An independent second-hand and antiquarian bookstore emphasizing the arts.
Herman Melville’s Arrowhead
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.
Local Authors
The authors listed here reveal the rich literary community in our region.
Storey Publishing
Based in the MASS MoCA campus and publishing books that teach people to be more self-reliant and engage with the natural world.
The Mastheads
Northern Berkshires
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
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.
Tupelo Press
Downtown North Adams
An independent literary press fostering the literary arts since 1999.
Williams Bookstore
Downtown Williamstown
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.
Williams College
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: The Campus Guide
This beautifully written and illustrated portrait showcases many fine examples of American campus architecture at Williams College. Includes walking tours of campus.
Talks
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)
MCLA promotes learning and teaching, innovative scholarship, intellectual creativity, public service, applied knowledge and active and responsible citizenship.
Williams Bookstore
Downtown Williamstown
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.
Williams College
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 Milham Planetarium
Williams College
Williams College’s Astronomy program offers planetarium shows throughout the year featuring state-of-the-art equipment in this historic planetarium space.
Local History
Baseball in Williamstown
Williamstown Historical Museum
May 8 - September 27, 2021
An exhibit for sports enthusiasts and fans of local history!
Bennington Battle Monument
A tribute to the Green Mountain Boys who fought in the 1777 Battle of Bennington.
Bennington Museum
Downtown Bennington
Historical novelties, self-taught and regional artists, and the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings.
Chesterwood
The country home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost public sculptor, Daniel Chester French.
Hancock Shaker Village
Pittsfield, MA
Tour the buildings, farm and gardens, meet baby animals in the spring, and savor the harvest in the fall.
Herman Melville Memorial Room at the Berkshire Athenaeum
Established in 1953, this is the national center for Herman Melville studies.
Herman Melville’s Arrowhead
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.
Hildene
The Lincoln Family Home in Manhester, VT.
Robert Frost Stone House Museum
1920s home of the American poet.
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum
Susan B. Anthony’s birthplace and museum.
The Mount
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.
Thunderbolt Ski Museum
The history of the Thunderbolt trail features exhibitions and memorabilia.
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
Downtown North Adams
This urban park uses historical artifacts to bring to life the controversial and danger-filled construction of the Hoosac Tunnel.
Williamstown Historical Museum
South Williamstown
A research center dedicated the history of the most northwestern township of Massachusetts.
Williamstown History Walk
Williamstown
Explore the history of Williamstown on this walking tour of Central Williamstown.
Writing Local History
Williamstown Historical Museum
In this online talk, historian Dustin Griffin hopes to inspire people to do their own research and writing, making use of the rich materials available.
Tours
Libraries
David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Williamstown Cultural District
Williamstown’s public library.
Manton Research Center at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute
Open to scholars, students, and the community.
Sawyer Library
Williams College
Sawyer Library houses the social sciences and humanities collections for the college.
Schow Science Library
Williams College
Houses book and journal collections in astronomy, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, geosciences, and psychology.
The Chapin Library of Rare Books
Williams College
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.
Education
BART Charter Public School
A tuition-free, rigorous college prep charter school for grades 6-12 where every child is given the tools to succeed.
Buxton School
A small private co-educational college preparatory boarding and day high school that stimulates intellect, cherishes diversity, encourages creativity, respects individuality, and creates community.
Center for Development Economics (CDE)
An intensive, one year master?s degree program designed for economists from low and middle-income countries.
Children’s Center at Williams
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.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)
MCLA promotes learning and teaching, innovative scholarship, intellectual creativity, public service, applied knowledge and active and responsible citizenship.
McCann Technical School
The mission of McCann is to graduate technically skilled, academically prepared, and socially responsible individuals ready to meet the challenges of the 21st centur
Mt. Greylock Regional High School
A public middle and high school in Williamstown that serves grades 7-12. Their core values are integrity, responsibility, and perseverance.
Pine Cobble School
Nurture creativity, curiosity, outstanding character, and a lifelong love of learning in pre-school through ninth grade children.
Williams College
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.
Williamstown Community Preschool (WCP)
Serves the needs of toddler, preschool, and school-aged children and their families from 7:30am to 5:30pm five days a week.
Williamstown Elementary School (WES)
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.
