The River Never Left Us: Let's Explore A Long-Buried Stream

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Via Tim Devin on twitter: https://twitter.com/Tim_Devin/status/1167426427769298946

Up until the late 1800s, a stream ran from Spring Hill to Union Square in Somerville. It never had a name, and there’s no record of when it was buried—and that speaks volumes about our civic ancestors’ views on nature.

Join me for a group exploration of where the river went; what it might’ve looked like; what lead to the decision to bury it; and what the long-term effects are of burying an urban waterway.  

Starting point: Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville (in the first floor entrance way / hallway)

Date & time: Sat., Sept. 14, 11-12:30pm

Rain date & time: Sun., Sept. 15, 11-1230pm 

FREE!

This program is supported in part by the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. And special thanks to the Armory for letting us meet there!