An exhibit of historic photographs of villages, hamlets and hollows, reproduced from the collection of the Swift River Valley Historical Society, is opening at the Great Falls Discovery Center in … [Read more...] about Art Reception: Exhibit of Historic Photographs: “What’s in a Name? Villages, Hamlets and Hollows of the Swift River Valley.”
Events Archive
This is a collection of events that were offered at the Discovery Center from 2013 to 2022, before the launch of our new website.
“Visions of the Past”–Dale Monette Presents Historic and Contemporary Quabbin Valley Images
Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 1 pm, Dale Monette presents “Visions of the Past” at the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls. The public program compares images of properties in the Swift River … [Read more...] about “Visions of the Past”–Dale Monette Presents Historic and Contemporary Quabbin Valley Images
Animal Babies! Winter & Spring Saturday Preschool Series
Winter & Spring Saturday Preschool Series - Animal Babies! Aw … baby animals are more than cute. They are adapted to grow into the best grown up animals they can be! Come learn about the lives … [Read more...] about Animal Babies! Winter & Spring Saturday Preschool Series
First Day Hike
Join DCR staff to enjoy a leisurely two-mile stroll down the Canal Side Rail Trail and get the New Year started off on a Great Falls note. This family friendly hike follows a gentle route and provides … [Read more...] about First Day Hike
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Michael Nix
Michael Nix performs on the seven string Banjar, an instrument that he has designed. The Banjar combines elements of the classical five string banjo and classical guitar. Michael’s repertoire includes … [Read more...] about Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Michael Nix
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Bork-Tinen-Kahn Trio
Using three voices, guitar, and keyboard, Ferne Bork, Dan Tinen, and Bruce Kahn weave a beautiful tapestry of song. Their presentation of contemporary acoustic/electric music has a broad appeal and is … [Read more...] about Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Bork-Tinen-Kahn Trio
