The town of Amherst, located in the lovely Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, is a diverse, inclusive community offering numerous educational and cultural opportunities. 

Visit the Emily Dickinson Museum Web site
for more photos and information about tours.
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Emily Dickinson Homestead Tour Information
The Homestead is registered with the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Emily Dickinson was born here in 1830, and the poet lived there from 1855 until her death in 1886.