Posts Tagged ‘history’
Newton Beacon Article by Greta Gaffin
Nathaniel T. Allen Center. Photo by Bryan McGonigle. Greta Gaffin | February 2, 2026 | Culture, Top The Allen Center was once a desegregated school a century ahead of its time The…
Read MoreHistoric Newton presents Revolutionary Newton
Historic Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us in exploring what life was like in 18th-century New England. Reenactors will scatter the museum exhibits and grounds…
Read MoreNewton Cemetery & Arboretum: Artist in Residence Program – Applications Now Open
The Friends of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum is delighted to announce that the application period for the 2026-27 Artist in Residence (AiR) Program is now open. This residency invites an…
Read MoreWest Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: Hamnet
HAMNET is a historical drama directed by the Academy Award winning writer/director Chloé Zhao and based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell. The film follows the arc in the relationship…
Read MoreWest Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: Nouvelle Vague
NOUVELLE VAGUE is Richard Linklater’s love letter to the magic of French New Wave cinema, as he reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless (1960), the film that established Godard’s…
Read MoreHistoric Newton presents Candles & Cards
Get into the holiday spirit while you dip candles and craft cards! You’ll gain inspiration from vintage greeting cards and advertisements in our collection, enjoy seasonal music and refreshments, and…
Read MoreHistoric Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Sewing
The school day is over early and the museum is open! Stop by Durant-Kenrick House to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This…
Read MoreHistoric Newton presents Candlelight Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories,…
Read MoreHistoric Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Toymaking
The school day is over early, and the museum is open! On Newton Public School’s special early release days, stop by Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds to try out a handicraft…
Read MoreUncovering Your Home’s History
Are you curious about the history of your home but don’t know where to start? In this workshop, learn from the lead researcher of our House Marker Program. We’ll guide…
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