The College of Our Lady of the Elms is showcasing an exhibit titled ‘The Diverse Cultural Heritage of Chicopee’ in the Borgia Gallery, which is open to the public until November 21st. The unique exhibit highlights the rich cultural history of Chicopee through a collection of photographs, artifacts, maps, books and interactive media.
WHERE: Borgia Gallery, Located in the Mary Dooley College Center, 2nd Floor at 291 Springfield St. Chicopee, MA 01013
WHEN: Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, free of charge, until November 21st
Highlights of the exhibit include hand-crafted lace from Le Puy, France; a brick recovered from the original Chicopee High School building following a historic fire; and a series of photographs by Lewis Wickes Hine (1874–1940). Hine’s photography played a pivotal role in the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, documenting child labor conditions in Chicopee’s factories.
For over 25 years, the Borgia Gallery at the College of Our Lady of the Elms has been a dynamic space for promoting the arts. Through exhibitions like ‘The Diverse Cultural Heritage of Chicopee,’ the gallery continues to enrich our understanding of history, culture, and art. Don’t miss the chance to explore Chicopee’s diverse heritage in this immersive exhibit and other upcoming exhibits in the Borgia Gallery.