Quabbin: A History and Explorer's Guide

A Narrated Slide Presentation by Researcher and Author:
Michael Tougias

Tuesday, November 25, 2003, 8:00 P.M.

Author Michael Tougias, who has been hiking the Quabbin for over 30 years, is the author of Quabbin: A History and Explorer's Guide.

This 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 to supply water to Arlington and other eastern Massachusetts communities.

In addition, Tougias will take us on a natural history tour of the Quabbin and surrounding area with suggestions for day trips.

The lecture will be held at the Smith Museum, adjacent to the Jason Russell House. Admission is free and seating is unreserved. The lecture will take place at 8:00 p.m. with doors open at 7:30. Wheelchair access is at the Jason Terrace entrance. Directions