Crossroads: Franklin County Industrialization
Saturday, Feb 18, 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at Find out what industries were created throughout Franklin County, before, during and after industrialization of the Turners Falls canal. Museum of Our Industrial Heritage Newell Snow Factory, 2 Mead St, Greenfield, MA
Museum of Our Industrial Heritage Newell Snow Factory, 2 Mead St, Greenfield, MA. Find out what industries were created throughout Franklin County, before, during and after industrialization of the Turners Falls canal. Learn how much industrial activity there once was along the streams and rivers in some of our now-quiet towns and villages and how that activity related to the larger industries in our region. Presenters: Jim Terapane, President, Museum of Our Industrial Heritage, joined by a Great Falls Discovery Center park interpreter.
Crossroads: Turners Falls Canal Investigation Station
Sunday, Feb 19, at During our February School Vacation Week open hours, visit with Department of Conservation and Recreation park interpreters to explore the three reasons for the canal, including a few glimpses of life here before the canal was built. Feb19
February 19 - February 26. Why is there a canal in Turners Falls? Think flatboats, cutlery, and turbines! During our February School Vacation Week open hours, visit with Department of Conservation and Recreation park interpreters to explore the three reasons for the canal, including a few glimpses of life here before the canal was built. Learn how the canal has changed over 200 + years at this interactive display, at the Center’s welcome desk.
Crossroads Artist Reception: Montague at Work and Play
Sunday, Feb 19, 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Exhibition of Illustrations by Nina Rossi Exhibition Feb 5- Mar 18. Reception Sunday, Feb 19 at 4pm. Rendezvous 78 3rd Street, Turners Falls, MA
Monday, Feb 20, at The Montague Public Libraries will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
The Montague Public Libraries will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
Montague Center Library Book Club
Thursday, Feb 23, 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm at February's book is The Night Ship by Jess Kidd. Please join us! For more information, contact Kate at kmartineau@cwmars.org
February's book is The Night Ship by Jess Kidd. Please join us! For more information, contact Kate at kmartineau@cwmars.org
Crossroads: Cutlery and Hand Tools
Saturday, Feb 25, 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Join silversmith Steve Smithers as he explores the story of the first tradesmen/artisans who came to Greenfield and the surrounding towns in the late 18th century. Museum of Our Industrial Heritage Newell Snow Factory, 2 Mead St, Greenfield
Museum of Our Industrial Heritage Newell Snow Factory, 2 Mead St, Greenfield, MA. Join silversmith Steve Smithers as he explores the story of the first tradesmen/artisans who came to Greenfield and the surrounding towns in the late 18th century, which eventually led to the emergence of the great metal industries of our region. Steve will also discuss and demonstrate the tools and techniques of these early makers. Then, get your hands on some locally made tools as long-time museum volunteer Marc Fournier leads a hands-on tool clinic and explores the history of the area’s tool making companies.
