Canal Drawdown and Powertown History Stroll Take a stroll back in time along the Canalside Rail Trail during the annual water draw down of the canal. Discover rich industrial history with local … [Read more...] about Canal Drawdown and Powertown History Stroll
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.
Bookmaking
Bookmaking Try two bookmaking methods: accordion-pleated and bamboo-skewer binding. Make one or more tiny books to take home. FREE. All materials provided. Bring your own decorative cover papers or … [Read more...] about Bookmaking
Paper Trail Talk then Walk
Paper Trail: Talk then Walk Explore the history of four major paper mills in Turners Falls with local historians and DCR staff: Bill Wilson, Ed Gregory, Sheila Damkoehler, and Janel Nockleby. A … [Read more...] about Paper Trail Talk then Walk
Artist Talk with Fafnir Adamites
Artist Talk with Fafnir Adamites Fafnir Adamites is a Turners Falls artist using papermaking and other traditional craft processes to create sculptural works that act as monuments and reminders of … [Read more...] about Artist Talk with Fafnir Adamites
Source to Sea Cleanup – Help Clean the Watershed!
Source to Sea Cleanup - Help Clean the Watershed! The annual fall trash clean up of the Connecticut River includes rivers, streams, parks, and trails. All ages and abilities can volunteer at places of … [Read more...] about Source to Sea Cleanup – Help Clean the Watershed!
Sunday Movie Matinee: Dynamite, Whiskey, & Wood
Sunday Movie Matinee: Dynamite, Whiskey, & Wood Join us for a showing of the movie, Dynamite, Whiskey, & Wood: Connecticut River Log Drives 1870-1915, by Ed Klekowski, Elizabeth Wilda, and … [Read more...] about Sunday Movie Matinee: Dynamite, Whiskey, & Wood