The Civil War Amherst Walking Tour highlights several sites in the town that reveal what daily life was like in Amherst during the Civil War. The map on the homepage provides an overview of the route and a portal to access the content associated with…

Welcome to the Amherst Writers Walk. This tour explores the residences of several famous authors who have called Amherst home at one point or another during their career. Although Emily Dickinson may be Amherst's most famous author, this tour…

A digital guide of some of the historic landmarks, houses and neighborhoods associated with Black families, individuals and events important to Amherst's history. Information on the West Side District of Snell and Hazel Streets can be found on…

This tour is aimed at families with small children who want to explore some highlights of the town and at the same time learn about some of the local authors and illustrators who write and draw children's books. Along the tour you will get to…