American Precision Museum’s speakers series continues

WINDSOR, Vt. — The American Precision Museum’s Sustainability Speakers Series continues this Sunday, Aug. 5, with a presentation at 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Robert Forrant, a distinguished professor at the University of Massachusetts, will present “The Rise, Demise, and Possible Rebirth of the Connecticut River Valley Industrial Corridor.”

Through an examination of the history of innovation and sustainable development in Worcester and in cities and towns along the Connecticut River from Springfield, Massachusetts to Springfield, Vermont, Forrant will describe how these places developed enterprises that offered workers decent wages and an opportunity to support their families. Discussion will include: How did this happen? And, more importantly what took place after the Second World War, which interrupted this virtuous circle of sustained and reasonably share prosperity?

Admission to the presentation is free. Exhibit hall admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students, or $20 for a family of four. The current exhibit is “Shaping America.”