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​Echoes of the Pocasset & the Falling River is a multi-site cultural and recreational initiative celebrating the lost waterways and rich history of the Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation and Quequechan River in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Inaugural Tour & Event
Join us Saturday, May 17, 2025 starting at noon for a spoken narrative by Weetamoo and an opportunity to meet Sachem Edward Gray Fox Page, Chief of the Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation. Afterward, explore the 3.5-mile path tracing the now-culverted Quequechan River on a self-guided or guided trolley tour featuring storytelling and accounts of the natural landscape and the Pocasset people's contributions to Fall River.
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May 17, 2025
12:00 PM – Introduction & Unveiling
1:00 PM & 2:30 PM – Guided Trolley Tours
(Guided Trolley Tour's space is limited – sign up required)
Fall River Heritage State Park
Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. Visitors Center
200 Davol Street, Fall River, MA
This is a Free Event!
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Trail Map
Explore the Path of the Quequechan River
Experience a 3.5-mile self-guided tour retracing the now-culverted Quequechan River, spanning 11 historic sites from Crab Pond (Ponta Delgada Blvd) to South Watuppa Pond. Along the trail, wayfinding markers, an audio-guide, and interactive maps will enrich your experience.​ Narrated by a member of the Pocasset Tribe, this immersive experience blends outdoor exploration with educational elements, highlighting the river’s significance through time.
list of sight locations
Audio Guide
Partners and Supporters
Thank you to the Pocasset Tribal Council! This project focuses on documenting the history of The Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation, who originally inhabited the area now known as Fall River, with the Quequechan River, meaning "Falling River" in Wampanoag, playing a central role in their culture and livelihood.
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Echoes of the Pocasset & the Falling River was awarded a Spatial Justice Grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts, one of 15 recipients chosen from 88 applicants. This recognition validates the project’s focus on equity and inclusion in public spaces and highlights our commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive cultural landscape.
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​The inaugural guided tour will take place during ArtWeek SouthCoast, an annual 10-day festival celebrating creativity across the region. Originally launched as SouthCoast SpringArts in 2021, the festival continues the legacy of the statewide ArtWeek MA initiative and is supported by communities in Fall River, New Bedford, and surrounding towns.
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Viva Fall River supports the promotion this project. They are an active tourism organization that guides locals and newcomers alike to Fall River’s vivacious and diverse community. Viva Fall River champions economic growth and celebrates all the city has to offer.
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Thank you to Robyn Worthington, Associate Professor of History at Bristol Community College, for her research work and support.
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Artwork Credits
Tribal Logo: Brandie Copp-Ferreira
Voice of Weetamoo: Amber Valesquez
Artwork & Program Design: Sheila Leshinsky Oliveira
Webpage, Illustrated & Digital Maps: Quick6 Enterprises LLC
Photography & Video: Sathler Snippers
Thank you to Potter’s Printing for their generous donation of the wayfinding signs! Potter's Printing is a family owned & operated printing store out of Fall River, MA. Their products are made to order and printed in the USA.
