FREE Walking Tour of Holyoke's Jones Point Park (early 20th Century Olmsted

60 Oxford Road,Holyoke MA 01040

16 April, 2022

Description

FREE Walking Tour of Holyoke's Jones Point Park (early 20th Century Olmsted design) Join Bob Comeau as he continues celebrating the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, the most prestigious American landscape architect. Bob will take you on a very informative walking tour of Jones Point Park. Learn about its early landscape design by Olmsted and his firm, as well as its evolution to the area as it is today. Tour will begin at the corner of Pleasant and Princeton Streets. State and local public health required protocols will be followed. Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared to be on your feet for 2 hours. No need to print a ticket. Attendance will be taken at the event. RAIN DATE: You will receive an email if the event is postponed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please consider making a donation (no matter how small) to help the Holyoke Preservation Trust with offering more free cultural and historical events and workshop materials.