Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
Uncovering Your Home’s History
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAAre 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 you through using available resources and creating a matrix of information about a property, and you’ll leave with a toolkit for continuing your own research…
Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAAdd Historic Newton to your trick-or-treating route! On Halloween night, stop by the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds to fill your treat bag with candy, a coloring page, and a coupon for a free return visit to the museum.
Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Toymaking
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAThe 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 and make something new to take home with you. This month’s theme is toymaking! Explore the history of the craft and make your own working…
Museum Makerdays
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAThe 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 and make something new to take home with you. This month’s theme is beadwork! Explore the history of the craft and make your own beaded…
The Tree Nursery on Nonantum Hill: A Durant-Kenrick Walking Tour
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MADid you know Newton Corner was the site of one of New England’s first commercial nurseries? Put yourself back in time to when the Kenrick family cultivated fruit trees, ornamental trees, and shrubberies. Travel the original acreage of the nursery, see an 1882 Kenrick house, and visit the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. As nature allows,…
Play at DK
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAYou’re invited to Durant-Kenrick’s 10th birthday party! Join us for a free, fun-filled family day featuring a new scavenger hunt and garden guide, in-exhibit activities, outdoor games, and crafts. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new visitor, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. Drop in anytime during the museum’s open hours, 10am-5pm. Use…
Historic Newton presents Durant-Kenrick Garden days
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MADurant-Kenrick Garden Days Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm You can help maintain the Durant-Kenrick Gardens and Historic Newton's heirloom plants during spring volunteer days. Typical tasks include raking, weeding, and planting. Learn more about the historic gardens and meet fellow history and plant enthusiasts. Lend your landscaping talents to a garden that is over 200…
April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MACalling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different. Suitable for kids…
April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MACalling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different. Suitable for kids…
April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MACalling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different. Suitable for kids…