Norman Rockwell’s Stockbridge Walking Tour with Ed Locke

Special tour with a Rockwell model, Ed Locke at 1 pm

These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided.

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more!

This special tour features guest Ed Locke, who famously modeled for Rockwell as a young boy, sharing his unique firsthand memories of the artist’s process. As a special memento, all participants will receive a print of The Runaway, one of the memorable paintings for which Ed Locke posed.

Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tours start promptly at the designated time, please allow ample time for parking. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks.

Group size maximum of 24