We are certainly lucky to live in Berkshire County. In Massachusetts we are known for our beautiful landscapes, destination getaways, leaf peeping locations (tourists flock here in the fall months just to experience the foliage we have to offer) and let's not forget our dedication to our home teams including the Pats, Sox and Celtics. Also, did you know that Massachusetts has the highest percentage of residents with a college degree in the nation? Yup, we do. Also, let's not forget that we were the first state to legalize gay marriage. In addition, the cranberry is the official state berry.

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There are many things Berkshire County and Massachusetts residents in general can and should be proud of. We could go on and on but right now let's take a look at 43 celebrities that were born in the Bay State, a handful of which were born here in Berkshire County.

43 Celebrities Born in Massachusetts Including the Berkshires

31 Strange Massachusetts Laws

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12 Movies Filmed in the Berkshires

13 Berkshire County Myths That Drive Us Crazy

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