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Celebrating Springs Heritage and History

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:17
The Parsons Blacksmith Shop in Springs
Carissa Katz

Heart of Springs, the mission of which is to promote and celebrate the cultural, historical, and spiritual significance of the Springs Historic District, has announced Springs Fest, with music by Real East End Brass and Hopefully Forgiven, a food truck, beer, and wine, happening on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Blacksmith Shop at 1 Parsons Place.

"Celebrating Bonac: The Arts, Culture, and Traditions of the Springs," a presentation of the Springs Historical Society, the Peter Matthiessen Center, and "The Bonackers" film project, will take place on Sunday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Springs Library. Baymen and longtime locals will share stories, songs, and traditions, along with displays of centuries-old crafts including decoy carving, quilts, fishing techniques, whaling relics, wampum, and paintings.

Joanne Friedland Roberts, the producer and director of "The Bonackers," will screen a short segment from the documentary, and excerpts from Matthiessen's "Men's Lives" will be read. Food trucks will be on hand.

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