Historic Newton

Historic Newton’s 29th ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR

Sunday, May 22, noon-5 pm
Historic Newton’s 29th ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR
Featuring eight private homes that highlight interior design, architecture, and historic renovation throughout Newton, the House Tour benefits Historic Newton’s programming. Advance sale tickets: $20 for Historic Newton members/$30 for nonmembers. For more information, call 617-796-1450.

HISTORIC NEWTON PRESENTS FAMILY FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS

HISTORIC NEWTON PRESENTS FAMILY FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS
Historic Newton is presenting two family programs taking place during February school vacation week. The cost for each program is $15 per family ($10 for members), which includes museum admission, snack, and materials. These programs will take place at Historic Newton's Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street in Newton. Prepaid registration is required, and there is a registration limit of 25 per program. Call 617.796.1450 to register.

Wednesday, February 23, 2 pm
HATS OFF TO YOU, ABE LINCOLN!  read more »

Plan Ahead for Winter Vacation Week! Dec 28, Dec 30 - 2 Great Family Programs

Plan Ahead for Winter Vacation Week!
HISTORIC NEWTON PRESENTS TWO FAMILY PROGRAMS

Tuesday, December 28, 2:00 pm
MITTENS!
A Vacation Week Family Program
Join us for a cozy afternoon at the Homestead. We'll read the story The Mitten about animals taking shelter in a lost mitten, and invent new uses for mittens in a fun, creative craft activity. Cost: $15 per family ($10 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to register.

Thursday, December 30, 2:00 pm
MAPPING YOUR WORLD
A Vacation Week Family Program read more »

NEWTON PRESERVATION AWARDS - November 16

Tuesday, November 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
THIRD ANNUAL
NEWTON PRESERVATION AWARDS
You are invited to attend the Third Annual Newton Preservation Awards. The Newton Preservation Awards are an opportunity to celebrate those individuals who have chosen preservation as a sustainable reinvestment in the Newton community. The reception and Mayor's Welcome begin at 6:30 pm. To attend this event, please RSVP to 617-796-1450 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 617-796-1450 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or historicnewtonrsvp@gmail.com  by November 12. Light refreshments to be served.
Event will be held at Boston College Alumni House, 825 Centre Street. Free.

Newton Community Farm - Past, Present and Future

Wednesday, November 10, 5:30-7 pm
NEWTON SALUTES! OPENING
Newton Community Farm -
Past, Present and Future
Join us for a celebration of the exhibit, Newton Community Farm - Past, Present and Future. This exhibit explores the plot's history as a New England family farm in the 18th and 19th centuries and then under the ownership of the Angino Family in the 20th, and describes its current use as a community resource, modeling sustainable agricultural and environmental practices and serving as an educational center. Free and open to the public.

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MAPPING A NEW TOWN

Tuesday, November 9, 6 pm
EXHIBITION OPENING
MAPPING A NEW TOWN:
1714-1874
Join us for some food and drink in celebration of our newest exhibit! Newton takes shape on rare maps and is seen in prints, photographs, and a fine landscape painting, The Great Curve on the Boston and Worcester Railroad at Newton Lower Falls, on loan from a private collection. Explore our new exhibit and find out what surrounded your house in the past! Free.
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Events at Historic Newton Oct 2010

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Historic Newton/Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street in Newton. For more information, visit www.historicnewton.org. If you need special assistance for any of these programs, please call 617-796-1450.

Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3, noon to 5 pm
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum.Hayfest Historic Newton read more »

HOMESTEAD HAYFEST Saturday, October 2, noon–5 pm

Special Event at Historic Newton/Jackson Homestead and Museum
HOMESTEAD HAYFEST
Saturday, October 2, noon–5 pm
Join us for our family-friendly outdoor festival in celebration of the Jackson Homestead. Learn through hands-on activities how Newton families lived in the 1800s. Travel back in time to the 19th century as you learn to weave wool into cloth, make your own butter, press your own cider, and much more! Rain date Sunday October 3. Free.

The Jackson Homestead and Museum is located at 527 Washington Street, Newton, MA. For more information, visit www.historicnewton.org or call 617-796-1450.

Historic Newton presents 28th Annual Newton House Tour

Newton, MA . . . Historic Newton will hold its 28th Annual Newton Tour on Sunday, May 23 from noon to 5 pm.

The Newton House Tour offers the public a rare opportunity to tour private residences throughout the city. The tour showcases a wonderful selection of outstanding renovations, restorations, old and new architecture, interior design and landscaping.

This year, there are a record ten properties on the tour, which include a variety of styles in neighborhoods throughout the city of Newton. read more »