Annual Potluck Supper and Program – Friday May 3
Quabbin: A History and Explorers Guide – A Talk by Michael Tougias
Michael Tougias, author of 20 books and a well-known speaker, will present a narrated slide presentation about Quabbin Reservoir. The program features the demise of the “lost towns” flooded to create the Quabbin, the construction of the massive reservoir, and how the Quabbin works today. In addition, Tougias will take the audience on a natural history tour of the Quabbin and surrounding area with suggestions for day trips. His slides include before and after images of the lost towns, workers building the dams and aqueduct, the grand opening of the reservoir, wildlife of the Quabbin, unique natural places, and favorite trails and entrance gates. Tougias also discusses three fascinating events from the region he calls “forgotten history” as well as a couple of surprise findings
Supper at 6:00 PM, Program at 7:00 PM
At United Parish Church Vestry
One Church Street, Upton
See flyer for more information.
UPTON DAILY 