COLRAIN — When the Troy and Greenfield Railroad came to Shelburne Falls in 1867, the lives and businesses in Colrain were forever changed. Colrain native and railroad historian Carl Byron will tell the story of those changes at a meeting of the Colrain Historical Society on Thursday.
Byron is the author of “A Pinprick of Light,” the story of the building of the Hoosac Tunnel in the 19th century.
This presentation continues the series of programs looking at the history of transportation in Colrain, from the earliest days until the coming of the trolley in 1896.
The program is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Stacy Barn, behind the Pitt House at 8 Main Road. It begins at 7:30 p.m., following a 7 p.m. business meeting. Also, a potluck picnic supper will be held at 6 p.m., before the meeting. Those planning to attend the potluck should bring their own dinnerware, plus a main course, salad or dessert to share. Iced tea will be provided. For more information, call Belden Merims at 624-3453.