A Time To Reflect, The History Of Whalom Park is an in-depth look into a disappearing piece of Americana, the classic amusement park. The film chronicles the rise and fall of Whalom and covers over 100 years of the park’s history.

Like so many other small amusement parks at the turn of the century, Whalom began as a weekend destination for streetcar riders. Quickly, the park developed into a recreational gathering place with an abundance of rides, food vendors and first-rate entertainment. Sadly, with the combination of poor management and the emergence of big theme parks, Whalom Park would begin to decline in the late 20th century. The park eventually closed its gates for the last time in the fall of 2000.

The story of Whalom Park is eerily similar to what has happened to so many of these vanishing national treasures. A Time To Reflect, The History Of Whalom Park is, without a doubt, a film that can be enjoyed by anyone who has an appreciation for the social significance of the classic amusement park.

A Time To Reflect . . . will premier on Wednesday April 20th at Fitchburg State College, in the Hammond Building, in the Ellis White Lecture Hall. Screenings will be held at both 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Admission is free.