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News

Check our calendar for the latest events

May 14, 2026

<<<----------------------------- Full Event listing … [Read more...] about Check our calendar for the latest events

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized

Correct time For David Brule’s program is below. A local newspaper has the incorrect time.

April 23, 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2:00 –3:30 pm.Great Hall Guest Speaker: King Philip’s War in Your Backyard 1675-76.David Brule reviews the events that happened nearby in the central Connecticut River Valley … [Read more...] about Correct time For David Brule’s program is below. A local newspaper has the incorrect time.

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Nice and Easy Walks

January 17, 2026

Thursdays @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Free 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 natural and local … [Read more...] about Nice and Easy Walks

Filed Under: Local History, Nature, News, Science, Stewardship, walk

Winter Local History Talk: The Strathmore aka Keith Paper Mill.

January 7, 2026

January 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free. The Strathmore (a.k.a. Keith Paper) mill was the phoenix of Connecticut River mills. Few other mills could rally themselves and the town to come back from the … [Read more...] about Winter Local History Talk: The Strathmore aka Keith Paper Mill.

Filed Under: Local History, News

UPDATE: The First Day Hike on 1/1/2026 is cancelled but hot chocolate reception is still on!

December 31, 2025

Update - unfortunately, icy trail conditions prevent us from offering a guided First Day Hike this year. However, we'd love to see you for a hot chocolate reception in the Great Hall from 1 - 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about UPDATE: The First Day Hike on 1/1/2026 is cancelled but hot chocolate reception is still on!

Filed Under: News, walk

Winter Solstice Walk

December 12, 2025

December 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free Enjoy our annual tradition of sharing poetry, storytelling and light on this accessible 2.5-mile walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. Stay after the walk for … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice Walk

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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.
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but open Monday holidays

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