History Happened on the River: The Significance of the Farmington River throughout the Centuries

Hear about the history of the Farmington River and its significance to the Farmington Valley with Eileen Fielding, Executive Director of the Farmington River Watershed Association. Dr. Fielding will show how the river affected early settlement, agriculture, the growth of greater Hartford, the rise of the recreation industry and other regional historic events. Learn how the industrial revolution and subsequent pollution affected the river, and the story of native fish and wildlife as it has unfolded over the centuries. Presented by Historic Sites of Connecticut’s Farmington Valley, part of the Farmington Valley Visitors Association, a non-profit corporation that serves as a resource for residents and promotes the Farmington Valley to individuals and businesses wishing to relocate to the area, and to tourists wishing to experience all that the Farmington Valley has to offer. Lecture fee is $5; registration not required. For more information, contact FVVA at 860-676-8878 or fvva@snet.net.