Chomsky and Me
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us for a talk with Waltham native, former MIT staff member, and author Bev Boisseau Stohl. Bev ran the MIT office of the renowned linguist and social critic Noam Chomsky. Chomsky and Me describes a relationship between two quite different people who, through the happenstance of work, form a bond that is both surprising...
HOLIDAY SING & SING-A-LONG!
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesEnjoy the harmonious voices of Ashley, Amy, Jane and Sherri - Life's a Pitch Quartet! Join us as we come together to celebrate the joyous holiday season through the power of music. Enjoy a festive time of barbershop-style music! Join your voices with theirs during the Sing-A-Long. Grab your loved ones, put on your favorite...
Winter Sowing of New England Pollinator Plants
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesAre you passionate about supporting local pollinators, creating a vibrant ecosystem in your own backyard, or just having some native plants that you can grow in large flower pots or barrels? Then this event is perfect for you! Have you ever sowed seeds in winter, which is what many perennial plants need to germinate in...
A Bittersweet History: The Role of Chocolate in 18th Century New England
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United States"A Bittersweet History: The Role of Chocolate in 18th Century New England." Join the Waltham Museum for an interactive experience to learn about the history and local production of colonial chocolate! The location of Waltham and its proximity to the mills along the Charles River helped industry thrive in the region. In this discussion, historian Michele Gabrielson...
Swing Into Spring West Coast Swing Dance Lesson!
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesWelcome to **Swing into Spring - West Coast Swing Dance Lesson**! Get ready to kick off the spring season with some fun and energetic dancing. Join us for an exciting in-person dance lesson. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, single or with a partner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn...
Jessica Lucci “History behind my steampunk book, “Waltham Watch.”
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Waltham Museum for the 6th in our Saturday Socials Series! This family-friendly program will share some of the historic references as pertains to Jessica Lucci’s novel, “Watch City: Waltham Watch.” says, “This event is to arouse curiosity into further historic investigation, and to express my absolute delight in learning for myself.” Children’s activities...
Steampunk 2024
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Waltham Museum Saturday May 11, from10am-3pm
Rolling In Waltham with Joe Maffei
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesIf you grew up roller skating at the Wal-lex, your head fills with the sounds of organ music and wheels on woods - dimming lights and special dances. Joe Maffei will take us to the other side of roller skating, the competitive side, the rigors of daily practice, meeting skaters throughout the country, the pressure...
Waltham Museum’s Annual Metz Day
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin Us on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 10am–3pm Metz Cars, Vintage & Orient Bicycles, and a Marsh-Metz Motorcycle on display. Talks & Tours - Free Admission. Parking available in the Public Parking Garage directly across from the museum. 11am Lynne Tolman Illustrated Talk - Major Taylor “the Worcester Whirlwind” Learn the story of the 1899...
Lynne Tolman Presents an Illustrated Talk – Major Taylor “the Worcester Whirlwind”
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesLearn the story of the 1899 world cycling champion's remarkable life on and off the racetracks of the world at the turn of the 20th century, and how the legacy of this African American pioneer is shaping cycling and our cities today. Lynne Tolman is a cyclist herself, an editor -- retired from the Worcester Telegram &...
Rick Wolfe: Bicycles & Motor Cycles and the Waltham / Brockton Connection the Marsh – Metz Motorcycle
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesWaltham’s own innovator, designer and manufacturer and founder of the Waltham Manufacturing Co. Charles Herman Metz is known for the Metz Automobile along with manufacturing bicycles beginning in 1893 under the name Orient and creating the first production Motor Cycles in the United States later known as “Motorcycles” in 1898 named the Orient - Astor....
Motorheads Car Club Pre-War Vehicle Show (1893-1941) Automobiles – Bicycles – Motorcycles
Gore Place 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, United States*Owners of Pre World War II & Brass Era Vehicles, Veteran Motorcars, bicycles and Motorcycles!* This event will be held at Gore Place the former home of Charles H. Metz & offices of the Metz Automobile Co. between 1911-1921. The Motorheads Car Club in conjunction with Gore Place, Waltham Museum, Metz / Waltham Vehicle Owners...