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Newton Free Library presents: Twisted Sisters – Killer Hurricanes of the 1950s
Newton Free Library presents: Twisted Sisters – Killer Hurricanes of the 1950s
Join Eamon McCarthy Earls for a wild ride as he dives into the history of the Twisted Sisters, four storms – Carol, Edna, Connie and Diane – that hammered New England and the Northeast all in a period of 12 months during the 1950s. These storms brought devastating winds, pounding waves, record tidal surges and…
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Storied Nights – Open-Mic Storytelling at the Hyde Bandshell
Storied Nights – Open-Mic Storytelling at the Hyde Bandshell
Come listen to great stories, or, put your name in the hat to tell your own, true, 5-minute story. Bring your friends, a picnic and libations. Come enjoy the outdoors while we can! Story Theme: "Fall" Tell us about a time when you took a fall (literal or otherwise); or when you fell in love,…
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Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day with Historic Newton
Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day with Historic Newton
Visit Historic Newton at the Jackson Homestead or the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day, a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on…
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Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest
Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest
Step back into the 19th century to try activities, such as apple cider pressing and butter churning, that were once part of life at the Jackson Homestead. Everyone is welcome at our free, family-friendly festival in the back yard of the Jackson Homestead.