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SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Papermaking *
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and history through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images\, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by this place to take home. \nLearn how to make your own paper in a machine shop (the Great Hall) that used to fix machines that made paper and how Turners Falls papermakers innovated in their pursuit of raw materials for pulp\, from using recycled manila hemp rope (actually abaca) in the 1800s–think manila envelopes and file folders–to making “Blue Jean Bond” from old jeans in the late 1900s. \nFor adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Art materials provided. Using the tin-can method\, you can make paper that is smooth flat and ready to write on! \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-series-papermaking/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
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CREATED:20240619T194834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T194846Z
UID:4293-1722074400-1722078000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Downtown Restaurants  - Food\, Farms\, and Factories Edition *
DESCRIPTION: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. Join us as we highlight local restaurants downtown and explore their connections to local food. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-downtown-restaurants-food-farms-and-factories-edition/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20240619T193735Z
CREATED:20240619T193645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T193735Z
UID:4290-1721484000-1721491200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Made in Montague Talk *
DESCRIPTION:Anne Harding and Michaela Henry present their findings to the question\, what’s being made in Montague today? Some companies have a long local history. Others are on the cutting edge of technology. Businesses include food\, farms\, beverages\, factories\, music\, movies\, electricity\, arts\, photography\, fabric\, and fashion. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/made-in-montague-talk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T150000
DTSTAMP:20240704T175535Z
CREATED:20240619T193216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T175535Z
UID:4288-1720962000-1720969200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist Reception and Talk: Remnants *
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Joe Wallace captures the stark beauty of Turners Falls’ abandoned Strathmore and Griswold mills. Refreshments provided from 1 -3 p.m.\, and starting at 1:30 p.m. Joe discusses his photography in the mills and hear from town administrator Walter Ramsey about the past and future of the mill sites.   Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-and-talk-remnants/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20240619T160826Z
CREATED:20240616T204444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T160826Z
UID:4253-1719878400-1722211199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Exhibit:  Remnants *
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Joe Wallace captures the stark beauty of Turners Falls’ abandoned Strathmore and Griswold mills. Interior photos from 2010 reveal remnants of the town’s industrial past along the Turners Falls canal. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-remnants/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20240518T202449Z
CREATED:20240518T202438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T202449Z
UID:4209-1719050400-1719054000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk - Food\, Farms\, and Factories Edition: Housing History*
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet at the main entrance. Inclement weather cancels. Discover the housing of mill workers and mill owners during the industrialization of Turners Falls. Meet at the main entrance. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-food-farms-and-factories-edition-housing-history/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T140000
DTSTAMP:20240517T212904Z
CREATED:20240517T212904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T212904Z
UID:4177-1718370000-1718373600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\nInclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-22/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T140000
DTSTAMP:20240517T212937Z
CREATED:20240517T212532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T212937Z
UID:4175-1717765200-1717768800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\nInclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-10/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T203915Z
CREATED:20240420T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T203915Z
UID:4107-1717160400-1717164000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-21/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20240519T192915Z
CREATED:20240420T212506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T192915Z
UID:4131-1716633000-1716638400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Felted Fish*
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and culture through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images\, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home. Learn how the shad’s shape helps it swim upstream. Make a wet-felted underwater scene. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories –  \nIn 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-series-felted-fish/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T203616Z
CREATED:20240420T202037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T203616Z
UID:4102-1716555600-1716559200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk - Sea Lamprey*
DESCRIPTION: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 of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories project.  \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories –  \nIn 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-sea-lamprey/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T153000
DTSTAMP:20240420T211751Z
CREATED:20240420T211715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T211751Z
UID:4125-1716037200-1716046200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nolumbeka Project Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 348th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre and the 20th anniversary of the Reconciliation Ceremony\, outdoors weather permitting\, or in the Great Hall. Tribal members and non-Tribal public are welcome. Honored guests include: Liz Coldwind Santana Kiser\, Elder\, Council Woman\, and Tribal Historical Preservation Officer for the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians; Elnu Abenaki Chief Roger Longtoe Sheehan; and others. For more info visit: www.nolumbekaproject.org. Free and open to all. Light refreshments provided. Co-sponsored by Nolumbeka Project and DCR.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nolumbeka-project-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T201735Z
CREATED:20240420T201735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T201735Z
UID:4099-1715950800-1715954400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-20/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20240424T162128Z
CREATED:20240424T162044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T162128Z
UID:4140-1715425200-1715432400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Make Your own Meadow*
DESCRIPTION: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. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories –  \nIn 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/make-your-own-meadow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20241016T223842Z
CREATED:20240420T195446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T223842Z
UID:4085-1714867200-1730073599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing: Made in Montague*
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories \nIn 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/made-in-montague/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T201208Z
CREATED:20240420T201208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T201208Z
UID:4094-1714741200-1714744800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-18/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T153000
DTSTAMP:20240420T195726Z
CREATED:20240323T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T195726Z
UID:4044-1714312800-1714318200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:New Roots in River Banks Closing Event: A Polish Costume Talk
DESCRIPTION: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 the Great Hall. \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/new-roots-in-river-banks-closing-event-a-polish-costume-talk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T195612Z
CREATED:20240322T212514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T195612Z
UID:4004-1714136400-1714140000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks - In An Immigrant's Footsteps
DESCRIPTION: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: In An Immigrant’s Footsteps. Meet at the main entrance. \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-in-an-immigrants-footsteps/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T170000
DTSTAMP:20240327T202132Z
CREATED:20240323T172347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T202132Z
UID:4034-1713531600-1713546000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Eastern European Culture: Family Craft Activities
DESCRIPTION: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 paper dolls. Visitors can dress up in period costumes and take a selfie. This free event is presented by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and funded by Mass Humanities as part of the Expanding Massachusetts Stories initiative. All ages welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/eastern-european-culture-family-craft-activities/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T140000
DTSTAMP:20240322T212540Z
CREATED:20240322T212321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T212540Z
UID:4002-1713531600-1713535200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-9/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T153000
DTSTAMP:20240327T202108Z
CREATED:20240323T172043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T202108Z
UID:4032-1713103200-1713108600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Eastern European Immigration & Industrialization in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:During the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, Polish and other Eastern European immigrants arrived in the Connecticut River Valley to begin new lives as small farmers and factory workers. Learn about this migration in a talk by Robert Forrant\, Distinguished University Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is co-editor with Mary Anne Trasciatti of Where are the Workers: Interpreting Labor and Working-Class History at Museums and Historic Sites. This free event is presented by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and funded by Mass Humanities as part of the Expanding Massachusetts Stories initiative. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall. \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/eastern-european-immigration-industrialization-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T140000
DTSTAMP:20240322T204530Z
CREATED:20240322T204530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T204530Z
UID:4000-1712926800-1712930400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-8/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000
DTSTAMP:20240404T170719Z
CREATED:20240322T213116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T170719Z
UID:4007-1712498400-1712503800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories Documentary series: Polish Americans*
DESCRIPTION:This 1998 New England Public Media documentary explores the history of Polish immigrants in the Connecticut River Valley and includes vibrant images of this still thriving community\, from its distinctive music and art to its strong faith and traditions. Sponsored by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and Mass Humanities for both Expanding Massachusetts Stories and Food\, Farms\, and Factories projects. Meet in the Great Hall.  \nIn 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-farms-and-factories-documentary-series-polish-americans/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20240322T204354Z
CREATED:20240322T204301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T204354Z
UID:3997-1712322000-1712325600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-7/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T193000
DTSTAMP:20240317T142950Z
CREATED:20240217T215952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T142950Z
UID:3925-1711303200-1711308600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Mill at Montague - A Food\, Farms\, and Factories Sunday Documentary Film
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Montague Bookmill at 440 Greenfield Road in Montague for a showing of the film The Mill at Montague. An oral history time capsule from 1991 of the Martin Machine Company\, once in operation in the location now known as the Montague Bookmill. Restored from VHS by the Montague Historical Society. For teens and adults. \nIn this Food\, Farms\, and Factories documentary series you’ll hear directly from historians and those who are a part of local food systems\, agriculture\, or manufacturing in our region. \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Sponsored by Mass Humanities\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-farms-and-factories-sunday-documentary-series/
LOCATION:Montague Bookmill\, 440 Greenfield Road\, Montague\, MA\, 01351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212948Z
CREATED:20240217T212948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212948Z
UID:3907-1711112400-1711116000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION: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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-6/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212739Z
CREATED:20240217T212739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212739Z
UID:3905-1710507600-1710511200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION: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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20240217T220715Z
CREATED:20240103T220344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T220715Z
UID:3779-1710079200-1710082800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Factory Talk: The Griswold Cotton Mill
DESCRIPTION:A historical presentation on the Griswold Cotton Mill and the community of Turners Falls. Part of our 2024 Food\, Farms\, and Factories program series. For teens and adults. \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/tbd-factory-talk-the-griswold-cotton-mill/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20240228T212412Z
CREATED:20240103T221144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T212412Z
UID:3783-1709989200-1709996400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories* Exhibit Reception: New Roots in River Banks
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association for a reception in the Great Hall celebrating Polish and and other Eastern European immigration stories and their contributions in the Connecticut River Valley. Hands on activities with Susan Urban\, Polish craft and culture specialist. For all ages. Free refreshments. Snow date 3/16.*
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/exhibit-reception-new-roots-in-riverbanks/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212057Z
CREATED:20240217T212057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212057Z
UID:3903-1709902800-1709906400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION: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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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