On Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m,, local historian Gary Leveille will be the guest speaker for the Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society’s Tuesday at 7 Summer Talks. Leveille will have a photographic presentation of the old trolley line from North Canaan through the Berkshires.
Leveille is the author of seven books including the best-selling history entitled “Old Route 7 – Along The Berkshire Highway.”
Leveille has over 40 years of experience as a writer, editor, author, photographer, publisher and newspaper columnist. Gary was a senior editor and editorial project supervisor for Hasbro Games. He has worked on numerous projects for Milton Bradley, Hasbro, Parker Brothers, Disney, National Geographic, Antiques Roadshow and many others.
Leveille is a columnist for the online The Berkshire Edge website where he produces the popular “Then and Now” photo history column. An avid local historian and researcher, he is a member of the Great Barrington Historical Commission and serves on the Board of Directors of the Great Barrington Historical Society as well as the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area.
The talk will be held at the South Canaan Meetinghouse, 12 Rte. 63, Falls Village, Conn. and is open to the public. Light refreshments are served and admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call 860-824-5607 or 860-824-8226
