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alumni reunion traditions and songs
American Civil War memorials in Massachusetts
architecture and art in college chapels
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Berkshire County visitor attractions
Berkshire Mountains travel guide
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Civil War monuments in small towns
college-town tourism experiences
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cultural insights into college communities
cultural landmarks of western Massachusetts
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exploring Massachusetts' hidden gems
guidebook for college visitors
hidden stories of Massachusetts communities
hiking destinations around Williams College
historic churches and chapels in Massachusetts
historic New England towns
insider guide to Williamstown heritage
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local history narratives
Massachusetts historical and cultural guide
Massachusetts historical vignettes
Massachusetts regional identity
Massachusetts travel inspiration
memorable alumni songs and traditions
must-see sites in Berkshire County
New England academic history
New England college town traditions
New England heritage travel
off-the-beaten-path Massachusetts attractions
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picturesque towns of western New England
preserved traditions of New England communities
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regional history of Berkshire County
scenic hiking trails near liberal arts colleges
secret histories of campus landmarks
small-town festivals and celebrations
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stained-glass windows in academic settings
stories behind local landmarks
unique stories behind public monuments
walking tours of historic Williamstown
Williamstown cultural tourism
Product details
- ISBN 9781625343796
- Weight: 400g
- Dimensions: 149 x 226mm
- Publication Date: 30 Aug 2018
- Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Nestled in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Williamstown is home to one of the most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the country, Williams College. In this engrossing and entertaining book, Dustin Griffin offers fourteen vignettes that detail the local history of this ideal New England college town. Each chapter focuses on the stories behind a single feature that visitors to present-day Williamstown and Williams College might encounter, including a Civil War statue on Main Street, town-wide holidays, a popular hiking trail, a stained-glass window in the college chapel, and a song that alumni sing at reunions.
Well researched and written in an accessible style, Williamstown and Williams College is a must-have resource for anyone connected with Williams College - from students and parents to alumni - as well as visitors who want to understand what makes this town unique.
Well researched and written in an accessible style, Williamstown and Williams College is a must-have resource for anyone connected with Williams College - from students and parents to alumni - as well as visitors who want to understand what makes this town unique.
Dustin Griffin is professor emeritus of English at New York University. He lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and is a graduate of Williams College.
