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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T130000
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SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Crossroads Edition
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights local history\, weaving in topics from the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet at the main entrance to the center. \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. See the full calendar of events at https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/crossroads
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-crossroads-edition-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T200000
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SUMMARY:New Date! Crossroads: Food for Thought
DESCRIPTION:Due to snow on Tuesday\, our new date is March 1 at 6 p.m.  \nSoup Night\, Quiz Night\, and Community Conversation! Enjoy delicious locally-prepared soup and join your Franklin County neighbors in a dialog about food\, farms\, and food security. Free! Registration required. Seats limited. To register\, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/CMnfxZXbPf3S77DMA    The snow date of  March 2 has been changed to March 1\, due to a conflict with Montague’s Special Town Meeting. This event is inspired by reflecting on the exhibit\, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-for-thought/
LOCATION:Montague Common Hall\, 34 Main Street\, Montague\, MA\, 01351\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Cutlery and Hand Tools
DESCRIPTION:Join silversmith Steve Smithers as he explores the story of the first tradesmen/artisans who came to Greenfield and the surrounding towns in the late 18th century\, which eventually led to the emergence of the great metal industries of our region. Steve will also discuss and demonstrate the tools and techniques of these early makers. Then\, get your hands on some locally made tools as long-time museum volunteer and vintage tool restorer Marc Fournier leads a hands-on tool clinic and explores the history of the area’s tool making companies.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/crossroads-cutlery-and-hand-tools/
LOCATION:Museum of Our Industrial Heritage\, Newell Snow Factory\, 2 Mead St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T152857Z
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SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Crossroads Edition
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights local history\, weaving in topics from the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet at the main entrance to the center. \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. See the full calendar of events at https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/crossroads
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-crossroads-edition-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230115T221235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213851Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Artist Reception: Montague at Work and Play
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition of Illustrations by Nina Rossi\nExhibition February 5- March 18. Reception Sunday\, February 19 at 4pm.\nThis exhibition of digital illustrations was originally published in the Montague Reporter between 2019 and 2022. Created by local artist and Turners Falls resident Nina Rossi\, the illustrations depict scenes of local daily life.\n\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/crossroads-artist-reception-montague-at-work-and-play/
LOCATION:Rendezvous\, 78 3rd Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,crossroads
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230119T192127Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Turners Falls Canal Investigation Station
DESCRIPTION:Why is there a canal in Turners Falls? Think flatboats\, cutlery\, and turbines! During our February School Vacation Week open hours\, visit with Department of Conservation and Recreation park interpreters to explore the three reasons for the canal\, including a few glimpses of life here before the canal was built. Learn how the canal has changed over 200 + years at this interactive display\, at the Center’s welcome desk.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/turners-falls-canal-investigation-station/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230119T191458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T204230Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Franklin County Industrialization
DESCRIPTION:Find out what industries were created throughout Franklin County\, before\, during and after industrialization of the Turners Falls canal. Learn how much industrial activity there once was along the streams and rivers in some of our now-quiet towns and villages and how that activity related to the larger industries in our region. Presenters: Jim Terapane\, President\, Museum of Our Industrial Heritage\, joined by a Great Falls Discovery Center park interpreter.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/franklin-county-industrialization/
LOCATION:Museum of Our Industrial Heritage\, Newell Snow Factory\, 2 Mead St\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230119T203628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T230015Z
UID:2519-1676638800-1676642400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Crossroads Edition
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights local history\, weaving in topics from the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet at the main entrance to the center. \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. See the full calendar of events at https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/crossroads
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-crossroads-edition-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230108T171545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T210356Z
UID:2408-1676138400-1676145600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Crossroads Kickoff 
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls to jump start your Crossroads experience with storytelling\, a short local film\, and live music. Hear an introduction to the Crossroads exhibit and related programming with Leo Hwang\, UMASS Amherst Assistant Academic Dean. Enjoy the documentary short film\, “A Sweet Tradition\,” by filmmaker Steve Alves\, that highlights the local family tradition of making maple syrup. New England Public Media presents storytellers featuring local points of view on contemporary Franklin County life\, the most rural mainland in Massachusetts. Refreshments and cash bar starting at 6:00 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. Enjoy musical interludes throughout the evening. \nCrossroads: Change in Rural America has been made possible in Turners Falls\, MA at the Great Falls Discovery Center by Mass Humanities. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n\nCrossroads will be on display in the Great Hall in collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, the town of Montague’s RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/crossroads-kickoff/
LOCATION:Shea Theater Arts Center\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230119T201743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T225532Z
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SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Crossroads Edition
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights local history\, weaving in topics from the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet at the main entrance to the center. \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. See the full calendar of events at https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/crossroads
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-crossroads-edition-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:crossroads,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230108T172435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T153223Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Exhibit Ribbon Cutting 
DESCRIPTION:Come be the first to see the Smithsonian Exhibit\, Crossroads: Change in Rural America\, in Turners Falls! Get the scoop on how rural America has changed since 1900. The Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center board members\, expert hosts of the monthly Great Falls Coffeehouse series\, provide coffee and refreshments for this big day. \nCrossroads: Change in Rural America has been made possible in Turners Falls\, MA at the Great Falls Discovery Center by Mass Humanities. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n\nCrossroads will be on display in the Great Hall in collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, the town of Montague’s RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/crossroads-exhibit-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230119T183417Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads: Whose Viewpoint?  Exhibition of Historic Franklin County Images
DESCRIPTION:In the Great Falls Discovery Center’s Hallway Gallery\, near the dioramas\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA) presents reproductions of historic maps\, illustrations\, photographs\, and paintings exploring perspectives of the image makers. How are our rural places represented in the media? Maps\, illustrations\, photographs\, and paintings were the media of the past. Like today\, the makers of these images and documents had viewpoints—both visual and attitudinal—that carried influence. Whose perspectives are we seeing? Whose viewpoints are missing?\n\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view during open hours at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. Open hours in February and March are: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays through Sundays\, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.\n\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. See the full calendar of events at https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/crossroads
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/whose-viewpoint-exhibition-of-historic-franklin-county-images/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,crossroads,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230115T221429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213852Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Exhibit: Montague At Work and Play
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition of Illustrations by Nina Rossi. This exhibition of digital illustrations was originally published in the Montague Reporter between 2019 and 2022. Created by local artist and Turners Falls resident Nina Rossi\, the illustrations depict scenes of local daily life. Reception Sunday\, February 19 at 4pm.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/crossroads-exhibit-montague-at-work-and-play/
LOCATION:Rendezvous\, 78 3rd Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,crossroads
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Exhibit: Changing Storefronts in Turners Falls
DESCRIPTION:See the village’s ever changing downtown through reproduced images courtesy of the Montague Historical Society Archive. This self-guided storefront exhibition is an open invitation to think about local\, regional and national changes in “doing business” in rural America. At participating restaurant and retail stores in downtown Turners Falls including: LOOT\, Breakdown Records\, The Shea Theater\, The Rendezvous\, Responsive Classrooms\, Buckingham Rabbits Vintage\, The Five Eyed Fox\, LOOT\, Swanson’s Fabrics\, Turners Falls Pizza\, Great Falls Harvest\, Upper Bend\, and Rist Insurance.\n\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/crossroads-exhibit-changing-storefronts-in-turners-falls/
LOCATION:Downtown Turners Falls\, Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,crossroads,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20221126T214905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213853Z
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian Exhibit - Crossroads: Change in Rural America
DESCRIPTION:In 1900\, about 40% of Americans lived in rural areas. By 2010\, less than 18% of the U.S. population lived in rural areas. Massive economic and social changes led to massive growth of America’s cities. Through a partnership with the world’s largest museum complex\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center proudly hosts “Crossroads: Changes in Rural America\,” a traveling exhibit produced by the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program in partnership with Mass Humanities. The exhibition offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. Includes local exhibits on Franklin County\, the most rural mainland county in Massachusetts – with Crossroads related programming venues throughout the county. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.  \nCrossroads will be on display in the Great Hall of the Great Falls Discovery Center during open hours Feb. 5 – March 18\, in collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, the town of Montague’s RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. Open hours in February and March are: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays through Sundays\, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nCrossroads: Change in Rural America has been made possible in Turners Falls\, MA at the Great Falls Discovery Center by Mass Humanities. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/smithsonian-exhibit-crossroads-change-in-rural-america/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,crossroads
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20230119T201420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T225409Z
UID:2513-1675429200-1675432800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Crossroads Edition
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights local history\, weaving in topics from the Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet at the main entrance to the center. \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” will be on view at the Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls from February 5 to March 18\, 2023. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. See the full calendar of events at https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/crossroads
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-crossroads-edition/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T023511
CREATED:20221218T160258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T160021Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Artist Reception: Joe Parzych
DESCRIPTION:Meet Joe Parzych and enjoy light refreshments. His exhibit\, Photo Beat\, Past and Present— Moving Forward in Time\, Capturing of the Moment\, captures changes in local rural life\, helping us celebrate the upcoming Smithsonian Exhibit too – Crossroads: Change in Rural America. \nCrossroads: Change in Rural America has been made possible in Turners Falls\, MA at the Great Falls Discovery Center by Mass Humanities. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n\nCrossroads will be on display in the Great Hall February 5 – March 18 in collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, the town of Montague’s RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-joe-parzych/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads
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SUMMARY:Great Hall Art Exhibit - Photo Beat\, Past and Present: Moving Forward in Time\, Capturing of the Moment
DESCRIPTION:For the past 24 years\, Joe R. Parzych has been a freelance photojournalist for local newspapers\, national magazines\, and trade journals. Joe’s unique photographic storytelling provides an Autistic perspective to everyday objects that people overlook. Joe started as an apprentice to his grandfather\, Joseph A. Parzych of Gill\, MA\, and Joe’s passion for local history and community has fueled his work in journalism since the days of dark-room film photography. Joe currently resides in Greenfield\, MA\, and you can see his work in local papers such as The Montague Reporter or the Country Folks\, a national trade farming magazine. This exhibit begins our series of programming and exhibits related to the Smithsonian’s exhibit – Crossroads: Change in Rural America. \nCrossroads: Change in Rural America has been made possible in Turners Falls\, MA at the Great Falls Discovery Center by Mass Humanities. The exhibition is part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n\nCrossroads will be on display in the Great Hall in collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Department of Conservation and Recreation\, the town of Montague’s RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-art-exhibit-photo-beat-past-and-present-moving-forward-in-time-capturing-of-the-moment/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads
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