Posts Tagged ‘history’
Scandinavian 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…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Presents Cold Spring Park History Walking Tour
Where was the original cold spring located? What films were recorded in the park? Where did high schoolers hold secret parties? Traverse some of the 67 acres of Cold Spring…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Presents 250 Years Ago in Newton
250 Years Ago in Newton Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 PM Newton Free Library Free If you lived in Newton 250 years ago, who would have been your neighbors? Where would…
Read MoreHistoric Newton Presents Mellen Bray and the Union Street Historic District: A Newton Centre Walking Tour
Mellen Bray and the Union Street Historic District: A Newton Centre Walking Tour Sunday, June 14 1:00 – 2:30pm Construction of the new train station in Newton Centre in 1890…
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