Welcome to Railroad Salvage opens in the Great Hall September 2nd through September 30th. Originally, the Griswold Cotton Mill, the building in the patch neighborhood in Turners Falls has also had a … [Read more...] about Artist Reception for: Welcome to Railroad Salvage
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.
Third Thursday in Turners Falls
This month’s Third Thursday in Turners Falls topic is the local history of Turners Falls. The Great Hall of the center will be open to show the exhibit, “Welcome to Railroad Salvage” by Nina Rossi and … [Read more...] about Third Thursday in Turners Falls
Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center Golf Fundraiser
Join the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center for a round of golf at Thomas Memorial Golf Course in Turners Falls and help the center raise money for free programming too. Contact the Discovery … [Read more...] about Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center Golf Fundraiser
Watershed History: The Story of the Great Hall
Originally built as a machine shop for the Montague Paper Company during the early days of industrialization in Turners Falls, the Great Hall building of the Great Falls Discovery Center has a great … [Read more...] about Watershed History: The Story of the Great Hall
Source to Sea Cleanup
Get involved in the 18th year of the Source to Sea Cleanup. Last year 123 volunteers in Eastern Franklin County filled 1½, 30-yard dumpsters with trash in addition to collecting 116 tires, 7 … [Read more...] about Source to Sea Cleanup
Watershed Poets – Exploring obsessions along the Connecticut River
Watershed Poets Take a literary look at the Connecticut River watershed. Join DCR Park Interpreter and poet Janel Nockleby as we observe our neighbor plants and animals through the eyes of poets who … [Read more...] about Watershed Poets – Exploring obsessions along the Connecticut River