Free Speaker Series on 1936 Flood Impact on Northampton & Hadley
Look Park (Garden House) hosts a free talk on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (doors at 5:45 PM). Historian and emergency management professional Josh Shanley presents “A Tale of Two Cities in the Great Flood,” exploring how the 1936 flood impacted Northampton and Hadley, the communities’ responses, and the disaster’s lasting legacy. Future talks: September 16 (History of Look Park) and November 18 (In the Shadow of the Dam).
