"Damrell's Fire" Film Screening + Q&A with Director Bruce Twickler

2450 Beacon Street,Boston MA 02467

06 November, 2021

Description

Join us for a screening of the documentary "Damrell's Fire" followed by a Q&A with Director Bruce Twickler. As a complement to our latest temporary exhibition "Fire and Water: An Exploration of the Great Fire of Boston," we are delighted to be hosting a screening of "Damrell's Fire" followed by a Q&A with the film's Writer, Director, and Producer Bruce Twickler. “Damrell’s Fire” is a groundbreaking documentary about the man who fought to eliminate the conflagrations that destroyed America’s cities in the 19th century. Offering breath-taking animations that recreate the battle against Boston’s Great fire, rare archival films, and interviews with urban historians, “Damrell’s Fire” is an educational and entertaining look at a crucial chapter in America’s “coming of age” story. This program will take place live at the museum and is free of charge, though donations are welcomed. Doors open at 10am. Masks are currently required for all museum visitors over 2 years of age regardless of vaccination status. Reserve your free ticket in advance to secure your place. If seats are still available, Walk-ins will be welcome on the day of the program. The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum uses its architecturally magnificent building, mammoth steam pumping engines, and the adjacent historic Chestnut Hill Reservoir to interpret unique stories of one of the country’s earliest metropolitan water systems. Through educational programs and exhibits focused on engineering, architecture, urbanism, public health, and social history, the Museum connects these stories to current issues and future challenges.   The Waterworks is located at 2450 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02467, opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the Cleveland Circle neighborhood. We are accessible by MBTA Green Line trains "C" to Cleveland Circle, and "D" to Reservoir. MBTA Bus lines #56 and #81 are also available. Limited parking available onsite. The Museum is ADA accessible.    For more information, please visit our website at www.WaterworksMuseum.org, email us at [email protected], or call (617) 277-0065.