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Creation of Quabbin Reservoir

Program Categories
Historical Programs and Characters, Authors and Illustrators, Educational Programs

Audience Age
10 and older

Description

Narrated slide program outlining history of Metro. Boston water system and the construction of Quabbin Reservoir. Bulk of program shows what the towns flooded by Quabbin looked like and what life in them was like. Performer is the author of eleven books related to the subject.

Fee
$100. Mileage from Athol added to fee. A double program is possible for less than twice single fee.

Group Size
Any

Program Length
50 - 70 minutes

Facility Requirements
Screen (or blank wall), a small table for projector, and an eight foot table to sell copies of author's books (a must, or the fee is much higher).

Last Modified
01/22/2004

Comments
Have done this program hundreds of times since 1976, including some venues more than once. I have been on Chronicle TV show twice, and appear in the video "Under Quabbin."

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Performer’s Contact Information

J.R. Greene

J. R.  Greene
26 Bearsden Rd.
Athol, MA 01331-3402
 (978)-249-0156
 jrg01331@webtv.net
Preferred Contact Method: Email

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