CAN has organized and hosted hundreds of cultural and educational events -- festivals, tourism conferences, walking tours, concerts, art exhibits, lectures, theatrical performances, fashion shows, and many others.  We've collaborated on projects and events with organizations including Bristol Community College, the City of Fall River, DCR Fall River Heritage State Park, Lafayette Durfee House, Mass DOT, Mass Coastal Rail, and People Inc.  

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We are especially committed to historical tourism and to multicultural and multidisciplinary events that encourage diversity and inclusion. Here's a selection of our most recent events. ​​

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Cultural Tourism Conference 

Focused on ideas to help Fall River Waterfront Cultural District capture a larger share of the tourism industry in Massachusetts, CAN's conference shared best practices and marketing strategies. Speakers included executives from the Massachusetts Ofice of Travel and Tourism and Mass Cultural Council and the heads of tourism bureaus and cultural districts from throughout the state. 

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Flag Day

An event on the Private Joseph Francis Green where staff and students from a local school program learned about American flag etiquette, the pledge of allegiance, and Call to Colors.

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Urban Textile Fashion Show

A multicultural celebration of Fall River’s textile industry featuring dance, a fashion show with models from UMass Dartmouth and the Durfee High School Fashion Program, and Latin, Cambodian, and classical music, including a performance by Yelena, Boston’s Latina performer of 2022.

 

​Textile Showcase

An exhibit about Fall River’s textile history and a showcase to promote its current textile companies: American Blanket Company,  American Players, Korber Hats, Matouk, Precision Sportswear, and Vanson Leathers.

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"What Is the Slave to the Fourth of July?"

A reading of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ famous 1852 speech by adults and children from the community. This event included poetry, music, and vignettes depicting periods of Douglass’ life. 

 

​Mass Memories Road Show

An event presented in partnership with several community organizations that enabled families to preserve photos and stories in an archive that documents people, places, and events in Massachusetts history.

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Let Freedom Ring!

Designed to encourage voter registration, this event included interactive activities and featured a performance of “Your Vote is Magic” by Lynn Dillies, America’s premier female illusionist.

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The Borden Bequest

A creative interactive murder mystery dinner inspired by early 20th century Fall River history and the Fall River Shipping Line, performed by Mastermind Adventures Inc. 

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