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Tour the Reservoir Like it’s 1901 at Gale Free Library (Holden) 6/16/2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Address

23 Highland St, Holden, MA 01520
Directions
Registration is required through the Gale Free Library. 

Contact

Wachusett Reservoir

Address

Field Headquarters
180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01583
Directions

Phone

Field Headquarters Call Wachusett Reservoir, Field Headquarters at (508) 792-7806
Watershed Rangers Call Wachusett Reservoir, Watershed Rangers at (978) 365-3800

Overview

Fees: Free

On June 20, 1901, officials of the towns and cities in the Metropolitan District took a tour of the Wachusett Reservoir construction project. Follow along in their footsteps, led by Chairman of the Water Board Henry H. Sprague, from historic artifacts like newspaper clippings, sketches, and photographs. 

Registration is required.

Meet at the Gale Free Library, 23 Highland St, Holden, 01520.

For more information or to check status during inclement weather, please email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov or call 617-352-4044.

Contact

Address

Field Headquarters
180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01583
Directions

Phone

Field Headquarters Call Wachusett Reservoir, Field Headquarters at (508) 792-7806
Watershed Rangers Call Wachusett Reservoir, Watershed Rangers at (978) 365-3800

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