APRIL
Sunday, April 28th
EARLY SPRING HIKE Carter Road area. Meet at Gate 43, and park at fishing area 2. Hike departs at 11:00 a.m.
MAY
Sunday, May 19th
SPRING HIKE Gate 26/27 area. Meet at New Salem Common for possible carpool to gate (limited parking) Hike departs at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 26th
MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION at Quabbin Park Cemetery. Refreshments at 10:00 a.m. Parade and services at 11:00 a.m.
JUNE
Wednesday, June 19th
MUSEUM OPENING DAY
JULY
Sunday, July 21st
DANA REUNION – Dana Common Gate 40 opens at 11:00 a.m. Event concludes at 3:00 p.m. Free Admission
Sunday, July 28th
DANA VESPERS will be held in the Prescott Church on the grounds of SRVHS at 2:00 p.m. Cake and lemonade served after the concert. Free Admission
AUGUST
Sunday, August 4th
QUABBIN RESERVOIR AND WATERSHED PROTECTION with Maria Beiter-Tucker, Interpretive Services Supervisor, MA DCR Division of Water Supply and Protection – will be held in the Prescott Church on the grounds of SRVHS at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission
Sunday, August 11th
MYSTERIES OF THE SWIFT RIVER VALLEY, SOLVED AND UNSOLVED with Peter Peirce, Professional Photographer – will be held in the Prescott Church on the grounds of SRVHS at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission
Sunday, August 18th
THE MYSTERY OF THE PRESCOTT QUILT OF NAMES with Karen Traub – will be held in the Prescott Church on the grounds of SRVHS at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission
Saturday, August 24th
SNAKES OF THE SWIFT RIVER VALLEY with Michael Jones, Massachusetts State Herpetologist – on the grounds of SRVHS at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 7th
ANNUAL FRIENDS MEETING
on the grounds of SRVHS at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 14th
Visit SRVHS’s booth at NEW SALEM OLD HOME DAY from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Common in New Salem Center.
Wednesday, September 18th
MUSEUM CLOSING DATE
Saturday, September 21st
BIRDS OF PREY with Tom Ricardi – on the grounds of SRVHS at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission
Sunday, September 22nd
PRESCOTT-GREENWICH ROAD HIKE. Meet for 11:00 a.m. departure at Cooleyville Crossing (field at intersection of Gate 17 road and Route 202). Carpooling will be necessary as only a limited number of vehicles are allowed in the restricted area. All hikers must enter and leave together due to DCR restrictions. This hike is limited to 25 guests. You must pre-register by email to dotfryesrvhs@gmail.com or telephone 978-544-6882.
Wednesday, September 25th and Saturday
September 28, 2024, programs in conjunction with the Athol Library. Subject and times TBD.
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 20th
FALL HIKE Gate 37 North Dana. Meet at Petersham Common for possible carpooling to gate (limited parking).
GENERAL INFORMATION for HIKES: Light scattered showers do not cancel, steady rain does. Bring a lunch (optional) and prepare for insects/ticks. Follow all DCR rules. Dogs not allowed. All hikes meet for 11:00 a.m. departure. Hike lengths and times vary, due to either weather, “cellar hole poking”, conversations, and terrain difficulty. The general window for most hikes is 4-6 hours. Donations to SRVHS for these hikes would be greatly appreciated.
ANY NECESSARY CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS IN SCHEDULING WILL BE POSTED ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.