July 03, 2006
Antique Guns Show and Tell
Antique Guns “Show and Tell”
with Nick Niles and Maxwell Turner
Wednesday, July 12th 7:00 PM at the Bell School, 25 Drift Road
We are pleased to offer another chance to hear Nick Niles, an expert on the history of antique firearms. Nick will place the gun making industry in a wider context of local bog iron mining operations and foundries. Maxwell Turner will explore the history of the Fall River Iron Works (FRIW), an important local company operating during the 19th century with which many Westport families have been associated. Maxwell Turner is the great great grandson of Richard Borden, one of the founders of FRIW. Please bring along your own antique guns and related materials for discussion. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Please call 508-636-6011 so that we can plan accordingly. Arrive early to reserve seat! Refreshments will be provided. Please note program begins at 7:00 PM.