From Ice Age to Climate Change: A Walking Tour of Newburyport’s Waterfront

Friday, September 15, 2023

From Ice Age to Climate Change: A Walking Tour of Newburyport’s Waterfront

Date & Time

Friday, September 15, 2023

Time(s):

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

EVENT IS FULL.

Reservation Required

This event has reached registration capacity, please email jmacone@merrimack.org to be added to a waitlist.

Description

Join MRWC’s John Macone for an amble along Newburyport’s waterfront, where we will explore the hidden past of the Merrimack River’s evolution — including the remnants of the Ice Age, Native American settlements and burial grounds, the long forgotten natural waterfront, the dramatically shifting sands of Plum Island. We’ll also look at the impact of climate change on Newburyport and the local coast.

This tour lasts about an hour, and requires walking about a mile and a half on sidewalks and the riverfront rail trail.

Weather Restrictions

Participants will be contacted by email on the day of the event if it is cancelled due to weather.

Address

Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950

Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950

Directions

Accessibility

Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating

Dog Friendly

Parking Available

Restrooms Available

Event Category

  • Early Settlement
  • History
  • Maritime
  • Nature / Science
  • Walking Tour

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