Program: “The Canal at Montague”

Screenshot from the video showing a historic photo of the canal and factory buildings.

This fascinating video, tracing the history of the industrial canal around which Turners Falls grew, will be shown and discussed at a program following the 7 p.m. meeting of the Colrain Historical Society on Thursday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stacy Barn behind the Pitt House at 8 Main Road. 

Built after the Civil War, the canal made possible the expansion the Griswold Manufacturing Company, long the major employer in Colrain. Videographer Chris Clawson will be present to answer questions about this important era of local industrial history. 

The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Belden, 624-3453.

Screenshot from video showing an aerial view of the canal, Connecticut River, and the village of Turners Falls.