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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.
$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).
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
Recent Library/School Appearances by J.R. Greene
Athol Public
Athol, MA
(978)-249-9515
Palmer Public
Palmer, MA
(413)-283-3330
Stoughton Public
Stoughton, MA
(781)-344-2711
Performer’s Contact Information
J.R. Greene
J. R. Greene26 Bearsden Rd.
Athol, MA 01331-3402
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."