Posts Tagged ‘history’
The Scandinavian Cultural Center Presents The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special
The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special In the Viking age, monsters and other dreadful entities roamed the world of humans. These were not ethereal spirits wearing white bedsheets, but…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Presents Election Day Kids Crafts
Historic Newton Presents Election Day Kids Crafts Date: 11/03/2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave. Newton, Massachusetts 02458 As a special treat while…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Presents Haunted Historic House
Haunted Historic House Sat, Oct 24, 1pm – 3pm EDT Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds Happy Halloween! Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds gets spooky at this family-friendly afternoon of fun. Trick or…
Read MoreScandinavian Cultural Center presents Runes 101 Seminar
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents Runes 101 Seminar A full day workshop on runes led by initiated Shaman and Norse Pagan Behzad “Bear” Bakhshandeh History • Meaning • Divination • Everyday…
Read MoreThe Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary Celebration
The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 4:00 PM The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday,…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Presents Walking Tour: Newton 250 at East Parish Burying Ground
Walking Tour: Newton 250 at East Parish Burying Ground Sun, Sep 13, 2pm – 3:30pm EDT In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, walk through the…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Presents Walking Tour: Recreation and Relaxation at Newton Centre Playground
Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted laid out plans for Newton Centre Playground in 1891, and much of his original vision still informs the park. On this walking tour, discover his…
Read MoreHistoric Newton presents Walking Tour of West Newton Hill
Join local preservation historian Laura Foote on a walking tour of some of West Newton Hill’s prettiest streets to learn about some of the early residents and the homes they…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Walking Tour: Early Life and Industry in Newton Lower Falls
Learn about the rise and fall of industry in Lower Falls by seeing where the Charles River once powered nationally renowned paper mills. Also find places where early residents built…
Read MoreNewton Cemetery & Arboretum Presents Walking Tour: Artists and Authors
Newton has been home to creative people throughout history, and many are laid to rest in Newton Cemetery. During this new walking tour, visit the final resting places of some…
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