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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T180000
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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20240103T220344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T220715Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T150000
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20240217T220630Z
CREATED:20240103T220114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T220630Z
UID:3776-1709388000-1709391600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Factory Talk: The John Russell Cutlery Company
DESCRIPTION:A historical presentation on the John Russell Cutlery Company and the Turners Falls community. Part of our 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/factory-talk-the-john-russell-cutlery-company/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20240221T212445Z
CREATED:20240217T205206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T212445Z
UID:3890-1709337600-1714348799@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories Exhibit: New Roots in River Banks*
DESCRIPTION: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 Factories project\, highlighting the hard work of all peoples in farms and factories. For all ages. \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/food-farms-and-factories-exhibit-new-roots-in-river-banks/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T211830Z
CREATED:20240217T211830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T211830Z
UID:3901-1709298000-1709301600@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-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212218Z
CREATED:20231222T192717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212218Z
UID:3740-1708693200-1708696800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY: Nice and Easy Walk: Food\, Farms\, and Factories
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. Friday 2/23: The topic will be American shad for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series. Meet at the main entrance. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners and funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Montague Public Libraries\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-food-farms-and-factories-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T140000
DTSTAMP:20240120T214423Z
CREATED:20240120T214339Z
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UID:3845-1708088400-1708092000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and 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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-23/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T140000
DTSTAMP:20240120T214213Z
CREATED:20240120T214213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T214213Z
UID:3843-1707483600-1707487200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and 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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-22/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T153000
DTSTAMP:20240127T163408Z
CREATED:20240127T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T163408Z
UID:3865-1707055200-1707060600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Double Feature - Genesis of Turners Falls Community and the Franklin County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Double Feature from the Montague Historical Society!  \nThe Genesis of the Turners Falls Community – The post-colonial creation of Montague’s largest village. \n“This 20 minute ‘crash course’ history of the Turners Falls Canal uses vintage media and music to introduce the story of the birth of a new industrial community.” — From Montaguearchive.org \nThe Franklin County Fair – History of the Fair and why it’s important today. \n“Produced in 2021\, this is a full length history of the fair and why it is still an important part of community life today. The story is told using archival movies\, images and music.” –From Montaguearchive.org. \nJoin Chris Clawson and Ed Gregory of the Montague Historical Society for a discussion after the films. \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. Sponsored by Mass Humanities\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners\, including the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Montague Public Libraries\, RiverCulture\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-farms-and-factories-sunday-matinee-documentary-double-feature-genesis-of-turners-falls-community-and-the-franklin-county-fair/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T140000
DTSTAMP:20240120T213943Z
CREATED:20240120T213943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T213943Z
UID:3841-1706878800-1706882400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and 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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-21/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/canal-post-card.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T150000
DTSTAMP:20231226T181105Z
CREATED:20231219T211507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T181105Z
UID:3718-1706364000-1706367600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Going against the flow: The History of Montague’s Navigational Canal
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut River used to be navigable. Come learn about the original canal connecting Montague City to what is now Turners Falls and why it was important for moving molasses! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/going-against-the-flow-the-history-of-montagues-navigational-canal/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T140000
DTSTAMP:20231222T182423Z
CREATED:20231219T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T182423Z
UID:3704-1706274000-1706277600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY: Nice and Easy Walk: Food\, Farms\, and Factories - The John Russell Cutlery Factory
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. Friday 1/26 topic: the John Russell Cutlery Factory for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series. Meet at the main entrance. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners and funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-20/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T140000
DTSTAMP:20231219T204507Z
CREATED:20231219T204507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T204507Z
UID:3702-1705669200-1705672800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY: Nice and 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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-19/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T140000
DTSTAMP:20231219T204213Z
CREATED:20231219T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T204213Z
UID:3700-1705064400-1705068000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY: Nice and 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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-18/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T140000
DTSTAMP:20231219T203930Z
CREATED:20231219T203827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T203930Z
UID:3697-1704459600-1704463200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY: Nice and 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 winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-17/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T140000
DTSTAMP:20231111T194242Z
CREATED:20231111T194242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T194242Z
UID:3573-1703854800-1703858400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and 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. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-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:20231222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T140000
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SUMMARY:Nice and 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. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-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:20231215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T140000
DTSTAMP:20231111T193910Z
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SUMMARY:Nice and 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. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-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:20231208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T140000
DTSTAMP:20231111T193505Z
CREATED:20231111T193505Z
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SUMMARY:Nice and 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. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks-6/
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:20231124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T143000
DTSTAMP:20231029T144750Z
CREATED:20231027T205705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T144750Z
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SUMMARY:Go Green on Black Friday Walk (and Nice & Easy Walk)
DESCRIPTION:Forget shopping—let’s connect with nature and local history! Join us for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long\, on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for adults and children ages 8 and up. Be prepared for cold weather\, dress in layers. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walk begins at the front entrance to the Great Falls Discovery Center. Inclement weather or icy trail conditions cancels. Meet at the main entrance. This the same time as our regular weekly Friday Nice & Easy Walk\, so we’ll do it all at once! 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/go-green-on-black-friday-walk-and-nice-easy-walk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T150000
DTSTAMP:20231027T203102Z
CREATED:20231027T203102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T203102Z
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SUMMARY:The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering. Enjoy a presentation by Christine DeLucia\, author of Memory Lands. Free admission and all are welcome. For more information about the event visit nolumbekaproject.org. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-nolumbeka-project-presents-full-beaver-moon-gathering/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T113000
DTSTAMP:20231027T201138Z
CREATED:20231027T201102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T201138Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Chinese Papercutting - Children ages 5-12 and Families
DESCRIPTION:Winter is coming! Squirrels and chipmunks are busy collecting acorns and hiding them. What birds migrate or stay? How do fish survive the winter? The Montague Public Libraries invite you to try Chinese papercutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li. Learn the history of the art and basic techniques. Choose your favorite template\, from the many animals that live in and along the Connecticut River\, to make your own artwork. Elena is a Cambridge multi-media artist who specializes in traditional Chinese papercutting art and watercolors. She uses art to speak for the beauty of biodiversity and honors living in harmony with nature as one. Meet in the Great Hall. \n10:30—11:30 a.m. Children ages 5-12 & families;  \n1:00—2:30 p.m. Teens & adults
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/traditional-chinese-papercutting-children-ages-5-12-and-families/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Culture,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T140000
DTSTAMP:20231027T192149Z
CREATED:20231027T192149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T192149Z
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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. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-17/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T153000
DTSTAMP:20230928T220156Z
CREATED:20230928T220156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T220156Z
UID:3419-1697983200-1697988600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:At Sword’s Point: A History of Trade Unions in the Machine Tool Industry in Franklin County
DESCRIPTION:Public historian Tom Goldscheider discusses Franklin County precision steel tool manufacturing\, where it was a world leader for generations. Workers organized with a democratic trade union that was targeted in a national political campaign aimed against it. This led to a peaceful confrontation in Greenfield and surrounding towns that surprised onlookers near and far. Meet in the Great Hall. \nOral History project: \nDid you or someone you know work in the local machine tool industry? Your stories can help enrich this research. If you are interested in sharing your memories please introduce yourself at the At Sword’s Point event or contact the presenter at tom.goldscheider@gmail.com. \nLearn more about the project from Tom here.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/at-swords-point-a-history-of-trade-unions-in-the-machine-tool-industry-in-franklin-county-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T153000
DTSTAMP:20230928T220019Z
CREATED:20230820T203846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T220019Z
UID:3285-1697983200-1697988600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:At Sword’s Point: Oral History project
DESCRIPTION:Postponed to Sunday\, October 22\, 2-3:30 p.m. Did you or someone you know work in the local machine tool industry? Your stories can help enrich this research. If you are interested in sharing your memories please introduce yourself at the At Sword’s Point event or contact the presenter at tom.goldscheider@gmail.com. \nLearn more about the project from Tom here.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/at-swords-point-oral-history-project/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20240404T213844Z
CREATED:20230921T163549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213844Z
UID:3396-1697288400-1697302800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:7th Annual Migrations Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaturday\, October 14\, 1:00—5:00 p.m. \nThe FREE Migrations Festival celebrates the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful artworks\, from the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection\, in the Migrations exhibit depict scenes integral to village life\, Mayan culture\, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Come early for traditional food and then enjoy entertainment by MarkaMusic starting at 2:30 p.m. and Musica Franklin at 4:30 p.m. Activities include a raffle of artworks from Guatemala\, an exhibit of Katrina skulls\, a children’s book give-away\, art activities\, and a scavenger hunt. View a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families\, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries. Activities will be in the Great Hall and in the nearby courtyard. Sponsored by DCR\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, the Montague Cultural Council\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, RiverCulture\, and the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/7th-annual-migrations-festival/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Culture,History,Music,Nature
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