Upcoming Events - Saturday, October 14 = Archaeology at Franklin State Forest and DPW Touch A Truck

Now that the rain has subsided, it is time to get outside and enjoy some of our open spaces! 

• Archaeology at Franklin State Forest

For the history buffs out there, celebrate Archeology at the Franklin State Forest with DCR, Franklin Historical Commission, and Franklin Museum. Travel back in time to the 1930s and visit the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) historic campsite - right in the State Forest! Uncover the hidden truths of our land, meet a state archaeologist, and immerse yourself in nature.

Archaeology at Franklin State Forest

• DPW Touch a Truck

For those with children or those that just really like big engines, come to the DPW Touch a Truck event and sit in Conservation's newest equipment - the "Conservation Flotation", our 10-foot boat to help mitigate beaver dams, clear stormwater infrastructure, and other odd jobs. 

While you're there, come visit our Conservation table for some fun handouts, demonstrations, and trail maps.

Both events are scheduled for Saturday, October 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM. 

Can't choose which one to attend? Go to both! 

DPW Touch A Truck

Archeology -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/upcoming-events-saturday-october-14

DPW Touch a Truck -> https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/events/438446

Explore the Franklin Civilian Conservation Corp Camp - Oct 14; Hear about evidence of Native American activities - Oct 15

In observance of National Archaeology Month, two events will be sponsored by the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Statue of CCC worker
Freetown St Forest

On Saturday, October 14 all are invited to meet at 10:00 AM at the Franklin State Forest parking lot on Grove Street as we go back to the 1930's with the CCC. View a brief historical film clip of the Civilian Conservation Corp Camp that once existed here in Franklin. The footage covers the construction (and deconstruction) of the Camp. After the short film, we will walk through the Camp as it exists today within the Franklin State Forest. 

This is a special opportunity to uncover our State Forest's CCC history in plain sight. This free event is scheduled from 10:00 AM - 12 Noon and parking is in the Grove Street Lot. Bring water (and bug spray). The short presentation and walk through is sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Franklin Historical Commission. 

Dianna Doucette

This event is part of a weekend long offering that also includes a Professional Archaeological Talk at the Franklin Historical Museum. On Sunday, October 15, Dianna Doucette from the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL), a private company that performs archaeology surveys for public and private projects, will be presenting at the Museum. She and her firm did work in Franklin in connection with utility corridor work and found significant evidence of Native American activities. 

As part of their charter, they also do public education and, thus, are happy to come to us during Archaeology Month to discuss their findings. Doucette, and perhaps a colleague, will deliver a talk and slide presentation, possibly even accompanied by some artifacts! 

The museum opens at 1:00 PM and the presentation begins at 1:15. It will last about an hour, including a question and answer session. As always, events at the museum are free and open to the public.