Mohawk Trail Regional School is our first host site for “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” a traveling exhibition curated by the Smithsonian. The tour kicks off on Thursday, April 17, and continues through Thursday, May 29. Be sure to visit our events calendar or the MTRS website to stay up to date on events and programs taking place in Buckland. You can also download a PDF of the event line up.
General Hours: Museum on Main Street: “Voices and Votes” will be open in the library at Mohawk Trail Regional School in Buckland on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm and on Thursdays from 3 to 8 pm. The address is 24 Ashfield Road, Buckland (Shelburne Falls), MA 01370.
Opening Reception & Concert
April 17, 4:00 pm
All are welcome to join Mohawk Trail Regional School, local legislators, and Mass Humanities to celebrate the opening of the Museum on Main Street exhibit, followed by a concert of protest songs from the school band and chorus. Concert begins at 6 pm.
Hilltown Draw Around
April 26, 12:00 pm
Respond creatively to the theme of “Voices and Votes” by attending the Hilltown Draw-Around in Shelburne Falls, where a community art-making prompt will focus on questions the Museum on Main Street exhibit explores. Time is TBD.
“Becoming an American” Panel
May 1, 5:30 pm
The “Becoming an American” panel discussion, in partnership with the Center for New Americans, explores the joys and pitfalls of adjusting to life in the United States.
“The Most Fundamental Right? Why the Right to Vote Is So Contested in American Politics” talk
May 8, 7:00 pm
As part of its Museum on Main Street programming for “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” Mohawk Trail Regional School is hosting a lecture titled “The Most Fundamental Right? Why the Right to Vote Is So Contested in American Politics,” in partnership with the Charlemont Forum. Jesse Rhodes, professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, will discuss the causes and consequences of our divided electorate. The event will be streamed on YouTube by Falls Cable TV and will include questions and comments from the audience.
“Food for Thought: Creating Community in Our Rural Area”
May 15, 5:30 pm
Mohawk Trail Regional School presents “Food for Thought: Creating Community in Our Rural Area.” This community conversation will bring together people who create community in different ways to share their views. Everyone is invited to join the Rev. Mick Comstock and Anne Gobi, the Governor’s Director of Rural Affairs, in a conversation facilitated by Tinky Weisblat. The event will be accompanied by a sampling of vintage recipes from local election bake sales.
Trivia and Game Night
May 22, 6:00 pm
As part of its Museum on Main Street programming for “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” Mohawk Trail Regional School is hosting a trivia & game night in partnership with the League of Women Voters. Join them for an evening of fun, featuring games themed around Voices & Votes. Refreshments will be served.
Closing Night
May 29, 4:00 pm
All are welcome to say goodbye to the Museum on Main Street exhibit. The event will highlight student projects related to the exhibit and will include music and refreshments. Throughout the exhibit, the school will display work by students that reflects the theme of “Voices and Votes.” Followed by MTRS Senior Awards Night.
