Throughout our regions history, travel has been an integral part of trade, transport, and communications. From local rivers, especially the Connecticut River, to famous routes like the Mohawk Trail, our local history of travel is interesting and expansive! That is why the Greenfield Historical Society has an entire exhibit dedicated to [...]

Tour six different Hilltown museums in one day! The 2nd annual Hilltown History Trail is happening Saturday, August 5th, 2023. Hop in your vehicle and go from town to town to learn about each one's [...]

The Raven Bookstore has moved from Harvard Square in Cambridge to our very own Shelburne Falls in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The used book store opened on Friday, July 7th at the old mill building at 49 Conway Street on the Buckland side of Shelburne Falls. The shelves have been stocked with about 18,000 carefully selected titles, which [...]

Come out for a relaxing day with neighbors and friends in Buckland on Saturday, July 15th, 2023. The annual Summer Day on the Buckland Common returns this year with even more events planned for children. Bring the kids for face painting, crafting, cake walks, and a dance-along story [...]

The Shelburne Falls Art Walk has returned to the village. Every Second Sunday of the month through October 2023 head to Shelburne Falls to explore local arts and creations. Grab a map or just follow the foot prints to different participating business and [...]

The United Way originated in 1887 in Denver, Colorado. It was not until 1921 that the organization had expanded all the way to Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The organization continued to grow through the 20th century, with an increase in member towns, partner agencies, and fundraising campaigns. In 2021, United Way of Franklin County and [...]

From a distance you might think that the Little Big House is a small, one-room cottage in the woods. But if you had a closer look, you would see that it is actually a large structure with proportionally-sized windows and a big front door -- hence the name Little Big [...]

Celebrate Independence Day with Greenfield, Massachusetts at their 2023 Fireworks Celebration. Events will take place on Saturday, July 1st at Beacon Field. The program starts with mixed music at 4:00 pm, followed by performances which will include the [...]

This Saturday, July 1, 2023, enjoy a free, village-wide festival in Turners Falls. The Antenna Cloud Farm Music Walk, presented by Riverculture, the municipal arts program of the Town of Montague, will showcase the works and performances of various local artists at beautiful public spaces throughout Turners Falls.

The schedule runs from 2 to 8 pm with live music. Performances will include solo saxophone by [...]

Shelburne, Massachusetts offers residents the best of both worlds. Much of the town is agricultural with open spaces, rolling hills, and plenty of nature to explore. Yet the Village of Shelburne Falls offers a vibrant arts scene with several artisan shops, galleries, and secondhand bookstores. Throughout the year there are several exciting [...]