Latest Past Events

Annual Basil Dorsey Day Walking Tour and Open House: Celebrate Black History Month at the DRC

David Ruggles Center 225 Nonotuck St., Florence

Come join us for our annual Basil Dorsey Day Walking Tour and Open House this Saturday, 10AM-1PM. 10 AM Walking Tour: The Basil Dorsey Walking Tour highlighting key sites in Dorsey's life will start at 10AM at the David Ruggles Center in Florence. Dress warmly!  10-1 Open House: The museum will be open 10-1 with our [...]

MLK Day: Museum Open in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

David Ruggles Center 225 Nonotuck St., Florence

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the museum at the David Ruggles Center will be open Monday, January 20, 12-4 PM. Visitors can learn about Black Americans, many formerly enslaved, who lived in Florence and Northampton in the 1840s and 1850s and fought against the institution of slavery and racial injustice. This history [...]

MLK Day Service Fair

Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity 130 Pine St, Florence

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity is hosting a Service Fair. Connect your desire to serve with organizations already working in your community on issues you care about. The DRC will be represented at the fair.