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The Great Falls Discovery Center hosts community programs and events, rotating art exhibits in our Great Hall and a Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

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  • Food, Farms, and Factories Exhibit: New Roots in River Banks*

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    An exhibit on Polish and other Eastern European immigration stories and their contributions in the Connecticut River Valley. Presented by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and funded by Mass Humanities as part of the Expanding Massachusetts Stories initiative. In collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s Mass Humanities 2024 Food, Farms, and […]

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  • Eastern European Culture: Family Craft Activities

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Discover how Eastern European immigrant families influenced and enhanced life in the Connecticut River Valley. Join Helena Alves and Patty Solomon, Museum Educators from the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s Deerfield Teachers’ Center, for drop-in family craft activities. Explore pysanki egg painting, paper cutting designs and see traditional clothing and costumes that can be fitted for […]

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  • Nice & Easy Walks – In An Immigrant’s Footsteps

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 4/26: Our Food, Farms, and Factories* Fourth Friday topic is: […]

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  • New Roots in River Banks Closing Event: A Polish Costume Talk

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Join Polish Folk artist Susan Urban for a slide presentation of costumes from various regions of Poland, along with a regional costume map and handmade miniature samples of each costume. This event is presented by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and funded by Mass Humanities as part of the Expanding Massachusetts Stories initiative. Meet in […]

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  • Find us at the Farmer’s Market!* Seed Scenes

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    Peskeompskut Park Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets, Turners Falls

    It’s planting time! Be creative and experience the beauty and colors of seeds while making scenes in dough! Join Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center volunteer, Dawn Marvin Ward, and DCR staff at the Great Falls Farmers market on opening day (between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskompskut Park). For all […]

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  • Great Hall Exhibit: What’s on Your Plate?*

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    The exhibit What’s On Your Plate? asks artists to investigate the entanglement of food, time, commitment, and ecology. Curated by Exploded View, in collaboration with our 2024 Food, Farms, and Factories project and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. * Food, Farms, & Factories -  In 2024, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and […]

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  • Ongoing: Made in Montague*

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    This exhibition in the center’s Hallway Gallery explores products currently made in Montague. Some of these products have a long local history and others are on the cutting edge of technology. Curated by Anne Harding and Michaela Henry for our Food, Farms, and Factories project in collaboration with Exploded View.  * Food, Farms, & Factories […]

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  • The Listening Ear*

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Cultural archivist Christian McEwen gathers stories ranging from feasts and family recipes to the growing challenges of everyday life. Stop by Christian’s ear and share your stories! In collaboration with Exploded View and our 2024 Food, Farms, and Factories project and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Appropriate for all ages. Meet in the Great Hall. * […]

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  • Opening Performance and Reception: What’s On Your Plate?*

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    “8” is a new interdisciplinary work by Exploded View. This performing arts group explores the themes of food, farms, hope, community, and climate through art, word, and performance.  The reception is from 2 - 4 p.m., with the performance of "8" at 3 p.m. In collaboration with our 2024 Food, Farms, and Factories project and […]

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  • Make Your own Meadow*

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Learn how to create your own pollinator-friendly meadow with landscape designers Tom Sullivan and Peter Wackernagle, and then take a short walk to see pollinator gardens in downtown Turners Falls. In collaboration with Exploded View and our 2024 Food, Farms, and Factories project. For ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. * Food, […]

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  • Wild and Cultivated Edible Plants: A Show ’n Tell *

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Many invasive plants, like garlic mustard and goutweed, are tasty and nutritious additions to our diet. Author/illustrator Blanche Derby brings samples of her wild and cultivated plant friends for this indoor presentation in the Great Hall. In collaboration with Exploded View and our 2024Food, Farms, and Factories project. For ages 12 and up. Meet in […]

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  • Nice & Easy Walk – Sea Lamprey*

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    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance. Today's topic is Sea Lamprey, as part […]

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