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SUMMARY:Artist Reception. Nature’s Colors
DESCRIPTION:Join painter Kate Marion Lapierre for an artist reception celebrating her exhibit\, Nature’s Colors. Come experience the colorful beauty that nature brings through Kate’s artwork and enjoy light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-natures-colors/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day!
DESCRIPTION:19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day! \nAt Two Locations. \nOur annual Family Fishing Day\, at Barton Cove\, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Join us for a day of FREE fishing fun. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free. Free shuttle bus between sites. \nAt Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill. \n§  Free fishing from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. All ages welcome. \n§  Fishing equipment provided – limited supplies available. Bring your own pole if you have one. No MA fishing license needed. \nAt Great Falls Discovery Center: 2 Avenue A. \n§  Fly lure tying demonstrations. \n§  Come see an impressive guest fish from the USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab. \n§  Fish printing: The art of Gyotaku\, 11 am –2 pm. \n§  CATCH THE FISH BUS HERE! Free shuttle bus to and from Barton Cove\, as needed\, 10 am –2 pm. \nFor information call 413-863-3221.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/save-the-date-19th-annual-free-family-fishing-day/
LOCATION:Barton Cove Day Use Area\, Barton Cove Road\, Gill\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Turners Falls Brick-by-Brick Tour
DESCRIPTION:Under every cornice is a building with a story. This First Friday\, learn about the brickmakers\, builders and businesses behind the designs of the village blocks. Meet DCR staff outside the Great Hall for a 1.2-mile guided walk through downtown Turners Falls. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Ages 8 and up. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-turners-falls-brick-by-brick-tour/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260513T145709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145709Z
UID:6067-1780578000-1780581600@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: there is no walk on April 16.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-54/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T233135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T203313Z
UID:6038-1780146000-1780160400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at Musica Franklin's Fun Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Musica Franklin has all the fun\, and we want to join in! Find us at Unity Park on First Street in Turners Falls at our River’s Edge investigation station. Fish sustain life throughout our valley\, from eagles to otters\, even other fish. See how your wingspan compares to that of an eagle’s. Learn how you can be part of this year’s fish migration through games and more. Learn more about the festival by visiting musicafranklin.org/fun-fest. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-musica-franklins-fun-fest/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260515T154011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T154011Z
UID:6087-1780081200-1780090200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Montague Plains: Enjoy a moonlit bird walk with MassWildlife
DESCRIPTION:The walk is scheduled for 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. at the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area. The restored habitats of Montague Plains offer the perfect place to experience the iconic whip-poor-will call\, along with American woodcock peents\, firsthand. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Participants should be prepared for a ~1.5 mile walk and dress for the weather and walking on uneven ground. \nLimited spots available. Registration is required. Register using Mass Wildlife’s bird walk form: MassWildlife 2026 Spring Bird Walks | Mass.gov
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-plains-enjoy-a-moonlit-bird-walk-with-masswildlife/
LOCATION:Montague Plains\, Montague\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260503T202734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T204238Z
UID:6053-1779973200-1779976800@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-and-easy-walk-52/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T214502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T204611Z
UID:6031-1779633000-1779640200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French / Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages.Find Us at Música Franklin’s Fun Fest! Saturday\, May 30\, 12:30-5 p.m.Música Franklin has all the fun\, and we want to join in! Find us at Unity Park on First Street in Turners Falls at our River’s Edge investigation station. Fish sustain life throughout our valley\, from eagles to otters\, even other fish. See how your wingspan compares to that of an eagle’s. Learn how you can be part of this year’s fish migration through games and more. Learn more about the festival by visiting musicafranklin.org/fun-fest. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-29/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T214350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T212635Z
UID:6030-1779618600-1779624000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Tissue Paper Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from tissue paper\, pipe cleaners and jute. All art materials are provided but feel welcome to use your own. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult).
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-tissue-paper-blooms/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T141500
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T214306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T163738Z
UID:6029-1779541200-1779545700@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T214227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T161459Z
UID:6028-1779532200-1779541200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-14/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Geology,History,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T214058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T160832Z
UID:6019-1779368400-1779372000@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: there is no walk on April 16.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks-17/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Music,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
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:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T212934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T151848Z
UID:6026-1778929200-1778934600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist Reception: All Our Relations - To Honor the Wampanoag Supreme Sachem Pometacomet on the 350th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy conversation and coffee with Wampanoag artists Deborah Spears Moorehead and Robert Peters in the Great Hall to view and learn more about their shared exhibit. Sponsored by Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Nolumbeka Project\, and funded by the Montague Cultural Council. a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-all-our-relations-to-honor-the-wampanoag-supreme-sachem-pometacomet-on-the-350th-anniversary-of-the-great-falls-massacre/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260515T204023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T181039Z
UID:6100-1778889600-1780185599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Chill Out Indoor StoryWalks® - We Are Water Protectors
DESCRIPTION:StoryWalk®: We Are Water Protectors\, by Carole Lindstrom \nCome on inside and Chill Out with DCR! You can find “COOL” activities for kids and families inside\, including indoor StoryWalk® all summer long! Meet at the welcome desk. Accessible during open hours. \nThis story honors Indigenous-led movements across the world to protect water. For ages 3–7 and everyone ready to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-chill-out-indoor-storywalks-we-are-water-protectors/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T145744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T150843Z
UID:5989-1778763600-1778767200@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-and-easy-walk-50/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T012308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T150353Z
UID:5976-1778320800-1778328000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Park Serve Day: Pick a Park\, Give a Day\, Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to the Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state parks. Bring your own water and snack. For registration visit mass.gov/info-details/dcr-park-serve-day. For ages 6 and up. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/park-serve-day-pick-a-park-give-a-day-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260503T210039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T210039Z
UID:6059-1778320800-1778324400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T150016Z
UID:6021-1778266800-1778274000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Lara Herscovitch & The Highway Philosophers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Lara Herscovitch & The Highway Philosophers offer a rich tapestry of songs with themes that will stay with you. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, in support of educational programming at the Center. All ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-lara-herscovitch-the-highway-philosophers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T211923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T144945Z
UID:6020-1778236200-1778239800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Fish
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-fish-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T144226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145546Z
UID:5985-1778158800-1778162400@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-and-easy-walks-16/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260503T205730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T205730Z
UID:6057-1778094000-1778099400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260425T142339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T212210Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Turners Falls Tenement Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover how tenements tested every aspect of the town\, from sanitation to wages. On this May Day tour\, learn about the storekeepers and laborers who made this planned industrial community. Meet DCR staff outside the Great Hall for a 1.5-mile guided walk through downtown Turners Falls. Ages 8 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-turners-falls-tenement-tour-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260322T151204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T151204Z
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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-and-easy-walk-48/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260322T175248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T203234Z
UID:5934-1777212000-1777217400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Guest Speaker: King Philip’s War in Your Backyard 1675-76
DESCRIPTION:David Brule reviews the events that happened nearby in the central Connecticut River Valley starting in August 1675 and continuing into May 1676 and beyond. David focuses on the latest results of the National Park Service-sponsored study of the massacre at Peskeompskut falls and the Native counterattack over a 7-mile route through Greenfield. Learn from statements about the lasting impacts on local Tribes by modern-day Tribal participants in this 12-year study. For youth and adults. Sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-guest-speaker-king-philips-war-in-your-backyard-1675-76/
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:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260322T175046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T215407Z
UID:5932-1777143600-1777150800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Talk With the Artists: All Our Relations – To Honor the Wampanoag Supreme Sachem Pometacomet on the 350th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre
DESCRIPTION:The Nolumbeka Project presents a talk via Zoom with Deborah Spears Moorehead (Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag)\, and Robert Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag)\, our Spring artists. Facilitated by David Brule. Deb and Robert speak about their art and share history about their ancestor Metacom. Meet them in person at the Great Falls Discovery Center where they will be Honored Guests for the Day of Remembrance proceedings on Saturday\, May 16. Sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project. For Zoom registration visit nolumbekaproject.org/events. For youth and adults.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/webinar-talk-with-the-artists-all-our-relations-to-honor-the-wampanoag-supreme-sachem-pometacomet-on-the-350th-anniversary-of-the-great-falls-massacre/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260322T155551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T155551Z
UID:5904-1777026600-1777030200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Who Lives in a Tree?
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-who-lives-in-a-tree-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260322T150612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T202704Z
UID:5893-1776949200-1776952800@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-and-easy-walk-47/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260322T174620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T174620Z
UID:5930-1776870000-1776877200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day and Flight Path Bird Migration Program: Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? *
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment on Earth Day to explore and compare the different survival strategies of seasonal birds vs. year-round residents in this drop-in program. Learn how the activities of people impact bird migration and how you can make a difference! Enjoy both an outdoor StoryWalk® Ruby’s Birds and play an outdoor migration challenge game. Co-sponsored by Montague Public Libraries as part of Flight Path bird programming all month long. For ages 6-12 and their families. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Special “Flight Path” Programs \nLook for the asterisk! Those bird programs are a special collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center\, thanks to a Flight Path Grant from Star Net Libraries. For more information visit www.starnetlibraries.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/earth-day-and-flight-path-bird-migration-program-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-now/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T195221
CREATED:20260322T174213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T193411Z
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SUMMARY:Flight Path Program: Montague Public Libraries Presents Window Decals for Bird Safety *
DESCRIPTION:Design your own window decals\, inspired by local and migratory birds\, and apply them to windows to reduce bird collisions. For all ages. Meet at the Carnegie Library at 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls. Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries as part of Flight Path bird programming all month long. \n* Special “Flight Path” Programs \nLook for the asterisk! Those bird programs are a special collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center\, thanks to a Flight Path Grant from Star Net Libraries. For more information visit www.starnetlibraries.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/flight-path-program-montague-public-libraries-presents-window-decals-for-birds/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library\, 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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