Jane's Walks: Saccarappa: Past, Present, and Future with Mike Shaughnessy
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Jane's Walks: Saccarappa: Past, Present, and Future with Mike Shaughnessy

Join this free walk to learn about Westbrook's unique history and future!

By Discover Downtown Westbrook

Date and time

Saturday, May 4 · 4 - 5:30pm EDT

Location

North End of the Dana Warp Mill

90 Bridge St Westbrook, ME 04092

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Saccarappa: Past, Present, and Future

by Mike Shaughnessy

Time: 4 PM

Meeting Location: at the North End of the Dana Warp Mill

Distance: 1 mile, 1.5 hours

This walk will be led by Michael Shaughnessy, founding member of Friends of the Presumpscot, former Professor of Art at the University of Southern Maine, and Discover Downtown Westbrook Board member.

Westbrook has a deeply rooted relationship with the Presumpscot river, yet its history often goes unrecognized. Join Michael as he shares the fascinating history of the restoration of the Presumpscot river and its dynamic ecosystem. The walk will begin at the north (upstream) end of The Dana Warp Mill. We will visit the restored eastern falls. Then to the Fish ladder and Lower Falls. Then to the Western Falls. We will discuss the historic Indigenous, colonial and post-colonial significance, the restoration process, and the ecological importance of the falls. As well we will have a discussion about the future potential of the Falls as a regionally important public space in Downtown Westbrook.

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Discover Downtown Westbrook

Discover Downtown Westbrook engages residents, the business community, and the municipality to create a positive downtown environment by recruiting and retaining businesses, drawing people downtown by hosting and promoting events, and making downtown a walkable, livable, all inclusive community along the shores of the Presumpscot River. Downtown Westbrook is a place where residents and visitors alike are proud to Live, Work, and Play. Our Downtown is celebrated for its unique history, active arts scene and unmatched Riverwalk – and our Main Street restaurants and businesses offer welcoming, accessible, and attractive places to gather.