New Self-Guided Tour of Williamstown

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Historical Commission and the Williamstown Historical Museum announce a new self-guided tour inviting residents and visitors to explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped Williamstown since before its founding.

Available online, the tour includes 75 locations, including two pre-colonial trails used by Native Americans. Together, they trace Williamstown's development from its earliest days to the modern era, highlighting historic buildings, meaningful sites, and the evolving character of the community.

Participants can take the tour at their own pace by visiting www.whmuseum.org. This digital format provides easy access on a mobile device while exploring the town, or from anywhere for those who prefer a virtual experience.

While every effort has been made at accuracy, feedback is welcome at info@whmuseum.org.

The project is sponsored by the Williamstown Historical Commission and the Williamstown Historical Museum, organizations committed to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the history of Williamstown.

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Oct. 17 Opening Planned for Williamstown Skate Park

iBerkshires.com Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Organizers of the town's new skate park plan a Grand Opening for Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Stetson Road venue.
 
The festivities, scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m., will feature a demonstration by a professional skateboarder, food and music to celebrate the long-sought publicly/privately funded facility.
 
A group of roller sport enthusiasts have been working for years to develop the new park, which surveys of residents show will fill an identified need for recreational opportunities for all ages.
 
The town agreed to remove an existing, outdated and worn out park on the site across Stetson Road from the youth baseball field and work with the skate park proponents.
 
In addition to in-kind contributions from the Department of Public Works, which helped clear the area of the old infrastructure, the town supported the new park through contributions of Community Preservation Act funds -- $32,000 for design in fiscal year 2026 and $350,000 toward construction in the current fiscal year, approved by wide margins at town meeting in May 2025 and 2026.
 
The total amount raised for the project through public funding, private contributions and corporate sponsorship is $750,000.
 
Grindline Skateparks of Seattle, Wash., is the designer and builder of the new park, which will be turned over to the town on completion.
 
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