Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley

When:
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023 7:00p -
8:00p

Where:
Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington Street
Quincy, MA 02169

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
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tcplquincy Thomas Crane Public Library

Categories:
Good for Groups, History, Lectures & Conferences

Event website:
https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lost-towns-of-the-swift-river-valley/

In April 1938, Swift River Valley residents held a farewell ball to mark the demise of the quintessential New England town of Enfield and its three smaller neighbors, Greenwich, Dana and Prescott. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was sacrificing these towns to build the Quabbin, a massive reservoir of drinking water for residents of Boston. Three prominent residents attended the somber occasion. Marion Andrews Smith was the last surviving member of an important manufacturing family. Willard “Doc” Segur was the valley’s beloved country doctor and town leader. And Edwin Henry Howe was Enfield’s postmaster and general store proprietor. They helped build their beloved community for decades, only to watch grief-stricken as it was destroyed by 412 billion gallons of water. Author and historian Elena Palladino recounts the story of these communities as seen through eyes of those who lived there until the end.

About the Author

Elena Palladino grew up in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and now lives with her family in Marion Smith’s former home in Ware. She holds a BA in English from Simmons College, an MA in literary and cultural studies from Carnegie Mellon University and an EdM in higher education from Harvard University. She works in higher education in Western Massachusetts. This is her first book. For more information or to connect with Elena, visit https://QuabbinHouse.com or @QuabbinHouse on Instagram.

The book will be available for purchase at the event.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

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