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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.

PoetryJam: Open Mic

August 17, 2018

PoetryJam: Open Mic Come and put your name in the hat. This programming was made possible with the support of DCR and RiverCulture.   … [Read more...] about PoetryJam: Open Mic

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Canal Drawdown and Powertown History Stroll

August 17, 2018

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

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Bookmaking

August 17, 2018

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

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Paper Trail Talk then Walk

August 17, 2018

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

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Fairy House Day on Avenue A: Make a Winged Friend!

July 29, 2018

Fairy House Day on Avenue A: Make a Winged Friend! Activities along the Avenue include making miniature fairy villages at Spinner Park at 11 am, for the planters in downtown Turners Falls. Enjoy a … [Read more...] about Fairy House Day on Avenue A: Make a Winged Friend!

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Monarch Butterfly StoryWalk® — Gotta Go! Gotta Go!

July 29, 2018

Monarch Butterfly StoryWalk® — Gotta Go! Gotta Go! Join us for a migratory journey on the grounds of the Discovery Center, as we read together the story of “a teeny-tiny creepy-crawly bug” (a Monarch … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly StoryWalk® — Gotta Go! Gotta Go!

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The Great Falls Discovery Center

2 Avenue A,
Turners Falls, MA 01376
413-863-3221

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Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays
but open Monday holidays

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The Great Falls Discovery Center is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation with financial, volunteer, and program support from the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

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