The 1874 Flood and Flying
The Mill River Disaster of May 16, 1874, was a day that changed Williamsburg, Mass., forever. May 15-21, 1938 was…
The Collins Graves Medal
Courage comes in many forms. For Williamsburg farmer Collins Graves (1840-1910) it came on May 16, 1874. His selfless breakneck…
The 1874 Mill River Flood—150 Year Commemoration
May 16, 1874, marked a watershed in the history of Williamsburg. On that morning, the poorly constructed and neglected Williamsburg…
“Drowned in Mill River Flood”—Visiting those Buried in Village Hill Cemetery
On that fateful early Saturday morning of May 16, 1874, in the hills, the Williamsburg Reservoir Dam gave way and…
Looking Double: The May 16, 1874 Mill River Flood and the Aftermath
May 16, 1874. The day that changed the history of Williamsburg. That morning, the destructive, burgeoning water coursing down the…
A View of the Mill River Reservoir Dam Ruins After the May 16, 1874 Disaster
May 16, 2024, marked the 150-year anniversary of the historic Mill River Flood Disaster that changed the course of history…
The 1874 Mill River Flood Resources in Meekins
May 16th, 2025, is the 151st anniversary of the historic 1874 Mill River Flood. Interest in the events that led…
“Drowned in Mill River Flood”—Visiting those Buried in Village Hill Cemetery
On that fateful early Saturday morning of May 16, 1874, up in the hills, the Williamsburg Reservoir Dam gave way…
The 1874 Mill River Flood—Through the Eyes of Third Graders
May 16, 1874. The day that changed the history of Williamsburg. That morning, the destructive, burgeoning water coursing down the…