BELLOWS FALLS-The Bellows Falls Historical Society & Museum (BFHS), 46 Canal St., has a new art exhibit featuring paintings and sketches by Saxtons River artist Lester (Les) Sheehan.
The BFHS is displaying these in partnership with Connie Lancaster of Saxtons River and the Saxtons River Historical Society. There is also a display of photos from glass plate negatives, a magic lantern, and a stethoscopic viewer. These will be on display through Oct. 31.
The Historical Society also displays an original movie projector and equipment from one of the four theaters that operated in Bellows Falls dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. In addition to the four theaters, there was the Belmont Drive-In, open from 1950 to 1982. There is also a display on industry in Bellows Falls.
There will be an open house with a homemade cookie fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit and displays can be viewed during current hours: Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. One can schedule an appointment for another time by emailing [email protected] with advance notice.
Also, The Adams Grist Mill at 20 Mill St. is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the Riverfront Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. The Bellows Falls Historical Society comprises these three sites.
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