Guided Walks to the Dam Ruins in Williamsburg
Historians, naturalists, and engineers will lead walks and discuss the design and construction of the dam, the dam break, and the changes in the natural landscape. The meeting location will be provided to registrants prior to the walk.
The trail is approximately 1.5 miles total, of moderate difficulty, with some steep, slippery and rugged portions.
Registration is required.
Each walk is limited to 20 participants.
Registration is required.
Each walk is limited to 20 participants.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 am Tour Guide: Elizabeth Sharpe Historic Northampton co-director Elizabeth Sharpe will lead this guided walk to the dam ruins. Sharpe is the author of the book In the Shadow of the Dam: The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874. |
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Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 10:00 am Tour Guide: Lee Wooten and Elizabeth Sharpe Civil Engineer Lee Wooten will join Historic Northampton co-director Elizabeth Sharpe will lead this guided walk to the dam ruins. Sharpe is the author of the book In the Shadow of the Dam: The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874. |
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Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm Tour Guide: Laurie Sanders Laurie Sanders is a naturalist and co-director of Historic Northampton. |
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Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am Tour Guide: Paul Jahnige Paul Jahnige will lead this guided walk to the dam ruins. Jahnige is director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and chair of the Williamsburg Woodland Trails. |
Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time: 10:00 am Tour Guide: Elizabeth Sharpe Historic Northampton co-director Elizabeth Sharpe will lead this guided walk to the dam ruins. Sharpe is the author of the book In the Shadow of the Dam: The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874. |
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