.Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Settled in 1753 as the West Hoosic Township, Williamstown is situated amongst the Berkshire mountains of northwestern Massachusetts. A beautiful rural community, this special place has fostered a community spirit built upon the foundations of its natural surroundings and their relation to local traditions. Thus, Williamstown’s cultural and historical significance continues to evolve today.

Williamstown is currently home to such prominent institutions as Williams College and the Clark Art Institute. These institutions are not only contemporary sources of economic influence and community change, but are also historical roots for Williamstown; the co-evolution of such institutions and Williamstown is a critical historical factor, not only economically, but socially and culturally.

Williamstown also boasts many natural amenities such as the Hopkins Memorial Forest, the Mount Greylock Reservation, Sand Springs, the Hoosic and Green rivers, and the Taconic Range. These geographical establishments create the space and the atmosphere of the Williamstown community – framing it with natural beauty. They also provide the town with geographical history – the stories of shifting landscapes, properties bought and sold.

Town of Williamstown, Mass

Guide to Williamstown, New England