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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
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SUMMARY:Historic Boston Virtual Event: What Really Happened at Turners Falls? The Story of a Massacre
DESCRIPTION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-really-happened-at-turners-falls-the-story-of-a-massacre-tickets-1980596687007?aff=oddtdtcreator \nOverview\n\n\n\n\nCaptain Turner’s forces killed 300 Native people and his monument proclaimed victory. What really happened? Join this deeply informed panel. \n\n\n\n\nThis monument to Captain William Turner sums up an old and perhaps familiar telling of history. We have a colonial hero\, later slain in battle. Small but mighty colonial forces overcome the odds. Apparently passive “Indians” are taken by surprise. Nameless Native people are “destroyed.” \nHow accurate is this picture of history? Not very\, according to this unique panel discussion led by David Brule of the Nolumbeka Project\, with archaeologist David Naumec and Liz ColdWind Santana Kiser\, tribal historic preservation officer of the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians. All three panelists were at the heart of a remarkable 13-year\, National Park Service-funded project investigating the true story of the Turners Falls massacre. David Brule chaired the project from its inception in 2013. \nSince the 1670s most historians have told the story of Turners Falls/Peskeompskut as a remarkable\, heroic colonial victory. With the findings from this investigation\, as our panel shows\, we now know the story is far more nuanced. \nThree hundred and fifty years ago on May 19\, 1676\, William Turner’s colonial forces attacked a camp of Native elders\, women and children – noncombatants who had taken refuge after fleeing fighting in the south – and slaughtered hundreds. A Native coalition counterattacked the following day in an underreported decisive Indigenous victory. But what remains in memory is the Turners Falls massacre\, one of the worst atrocities in a war of atrocity. \nThis panel discussion will reveal what really happened\, based on findings from battlefield terrain technologies and archaeology. The panelists will share Indigenous and archaeological/anthropological perspectives\, and discuss this unique study – an on-going collaborative investigation by battlefield experts\, local historical commissioners\, and tribal historic preservation officers from the Nipmuck community\, as well as from the Aquinnah Wampanoag\, the Elnu Abenaki\, and the Narragansett tribal historic preservation office. \nThis new historical perspective is crucial to Indigenous communities in revealing the truth about the past\, contributing to healing that place\, addressing certain multi-generational trauma\, and\, in a small way\, beginning to help heal Northeastern tribal descendants. \nDavid Brule has been project coordinator for the study of the Battle of Great Falls/ Wissatinnewag-Peskeompskut May 19\, 1676 funded by the National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program from its inception in 2013 to publication of its final report in 2025. He is also president of the Nolumbeka Project\, a tribal non-profit organization that promotes education and awareness of Indigenous histories and cultures of the middle Connecticut River Valley and beyond. He is a featured speaker in numerous educational programs and presentations throughout the Connecticut River Valley. \nDavid is the author of several books comprising his series on regional history\, local culture\, and the natural world: West Along the River. He serves as chairman of the Nehantic Tribal Council and the Nehantic Nation Cultural Conservancy. \nDavid Naumec is a historian\, archaeologist\, and museum consultant who is collaborating with several Connecticut institutions to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution while also serving as an adjunct history professor and working in the field of cultural resource management. Dr. Naumec is a graduate of UConn Storrs\, holds a master’s degree in history and museum studies from Tufts University\, and completed his doctorate in early American history at Clark University. His professional and personal research interests include Native American history\, colonial North America\, the history of Connecticut\, and conflict archaeology. Dr. Naumec was co-investigator with Dr. Kevin McBride of the University of Connecticut for the Battle of Great Falls/Peskeompskut NPS-funded project from 2018-2025\, where he served as military historian and battlefield archaeologist. \nLiz Cold Wind Santana-Kiser is an elder\, council woman and tribal historic preservation officer for the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians. She is married with six children\, and many grandchildren. For more than five decades\, she has worked at the forefront of improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous People. \nShe founded the Nipmuck Women’s Health Coalition\, a disease-prevention and health promotion coalition to support Nipmuck and other tribes throughout New England. Liz has also collaborated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School to coordinate the first major conferences on health disparities affecting Nipmuck peoples. She also worked with the Great Brook Valley Health Center in Worcester\, Massachusetts\, and co-founded the Nipmuc Family Dental Clinic. \nLiz currently serves on the 1676 Battle of Great Falls Advisory Board in Turners Falls\, Mass.\, Harvard Alumni Committee on Developing Educational Module on Ethics in Public Health\, the Stolen Relations Project on Indigenous slavery at Brown University\, Worcester Arts Museum community and cultural groups for reinstallation of American art galleries. \nShe has earned many prestigious awards including the prized Eagle Feather for her years of work and dedication to the revitalization and wellbeing of indigenous Nipmuc people and beyond.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/historic-boston-virtual-event-what-really-happened-at-turners-falls-the-story-of-a-massacre/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
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SUMMARY:Battlefield History Walking Tour with David Brule
DESCRIPTION:May 19th marks the 350th anniversary of the massacre at Peskeompskut. Join David Brule\, local historian and coordinator of the Battlefield Advisory Committee (a National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP)-funded study)\, to learn about this attack and its significance within the King Philip’s War. This program will take place along the bike path where new interpretive panels (going up this month) detail the findings of the Battle of Great Falls/Wissantinnewag-Peskeompskut study. David will provide further context and develop more on the stories highlighted in the panels. \nWe will meet outside the Great Falls Discovery Center at 10am to walk to the panels as a group. Registration is not required\, but is encouraged for planning purposes.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/battlefield-history-walking-tour-with-david-brule-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T153059Z
CREATED:20260425T213945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T153059Z
UID:6027-1778934600-1778945400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:A commemoration of the Great Falls Massacre\, May 19\, 1676\, and Metacom’s Resistance (aka King Philip’s War) 350 Years Ago\, 1676-2026. Tribal members and non-Tribal public are welcome. Honored presenters include: Eastern Medicine Singers\, Strong Eagle ‘Many Feathers’ Daly\, Liz Coldwind Santana-Kiser\, Roger Longtoe Sheehan\, Dr. Margaret M. Bruchac\, Martín Espada\, Deborah Spears Moorehead\, Robert Peters\, Jose ‘Ite’ Santana\, Diane Travis\, Pat Allen\, Carol Letson\, and David Brule. For more information visit nolumbekaproject.org. Free and open to all. Held rain or shine.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-nolumbeka-project-presents-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
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SUMMARY:Eyes on Owls Presents: Owls Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves owls! Come see them up close and enjoy a slide presentation and introduction to six live owls including hooting lessons. Learn about field marks\, owl pellets\, tips on how to protect owls\, and the importance of owls and other birds of prey in the ecosystem. For adults\, youth\, and children ages 5 and up (accompanied by an adult). Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center and Rescue Franklin County Wildlife\, a group of community volunteers committed to raising awareness about the harms of pesticides to birds of prey and encouraging the use of wildlife safe alternatives.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/eyes-on-owls-presents-owls-up-close/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
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SUMMARY:Mammals of the North Woods Presentation and Friends Group Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dawn Marvin Ward\, naturalist/educator\, presents a slide show on mammals common to the New England woodlands followed by a hands-on sharing of related nature findings. Dawn is an educator and naturalist who has been sharing her appreciation of nature to folks of all ages for over 30 years now\, and she is a board member of our Friends Group. Learn about the Friends Group in a brief annual meeting before the program begins. For ages 8 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. \nImage by VJ Anderson.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/mammals-of-the-north-woods-presentation-and-friends-group-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
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SUMMARY:Dino Trail Week* – Dinosaur Footprints at Barton Cove: History and Geology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Doyle and a guest geologist/paleontologist for a leisurely walk around Barton Cove in Gill\, MA. Learn about the role of this site in the 19th-century discovery of fossilized dinosaur footprints when the property was owned by Roswell Field\, a local farmer and businessman who was an early discoverer of the tracks. Dress for the weather\, wear sturdy shoes\, and bring water. Consider enjoying a picnic before the walk. The trails are not difficult but are rough in spots and covered in tree roots. Meet at the picnic tables at the Barton Cove Campground Day Use area on Barton Cove Road in Gill\, MA. The walk is less than 1 mile long. For adults and children over 12 years old. Sponsored by our Friends Group. Rain date: Saturday\, July 18. \n* Dino Trail Week \nAn asterix identifies Dino Trail Week programs\, part of a celebratory week in July of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website dinotrail.org to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-dinosaur-footprints-at-barton-cove-history-and-geology-walk/
LOCATION:Barton Cove Day Use Area\, Barton Cove Road\, Gill\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dino Trail Week,Geology,Science,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T150000
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SUMMARY:Tom Ricardi: Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Come see the raptors up close and personal! Meet in the Great Hall for a free program for all ages. See birds of prey presented by Tom Ricardi\, a licensed rehabilitator and wildlife biologist. Tom provides an educational presentation on their lives and habitats as well as conservation. You may see a variety of raptors such as a turkey vulture\, a peregrine falcon\, hawks\, owls\, and more!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/tom-ricardi-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T143000
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SUMMARY:Geology Talk: Amazing “Deep Time” Mysteries of Turners Falls and Vicinity
DESCRIPTION:Why does Turners Falls have a waterfall? Why are the rare Jurassic Armored Mud Balls found here? Why is the Connecticut River in Franklin County so strange? It has sharp 90-degree bends plus mysterious 100-foot-deep holes in its riverbed! Did you know the Connecticut used to flow into Greenfield? Join Prof. Richard Little\, the discoverer of the Jurassic Armored Mud Balls\, as he explains the unique and dramatic Earth events preserved in our scenic views and in the rocks under our feet. After the program there is a short walk to look at some amazing rocks. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/geology-talk-amazing-deep-time-mysteries-of-turners-falls-and-vicinity/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geology,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000
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CREATED:20260806T210914Z
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SUMMARY:Labor History Talk: The Keith Paper Mill Strike of 1937
DESCRIPTION:How far would you go to keep your livelihood? Learn about the 90 women and 8 men who struck during the Depression at the Keith Paper mill\, through newspapers\, maps and photos with DCR staff. Meet in the Great Hall. Ages 8 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/labor-history-talk-the-keith-paper-mill-strike-of-1937/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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