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History of Farming in Waltham
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Waltham Museum Saturday, October 19th @ noon We are well into Autumn and the Harvest Season. It’s the perfect time of year to review this history of farms in Waltham. Did you know there was a “Fertile Plain” in our city? Did you know that some of our main thoroughfares in...
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Waltham in the Time of Slavery & Reading Frederick Douglass
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesThe Waltham Museum presents a special event pairing the story of Waltham Slave Felix Cuff’s fight for freedom (1780), with Statesman, Author, Abolitionist, Frederick Douglass’ impassioned 1872 speech to America. Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker, and abolitionist leader. He gave a keynote address at an...
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“The Art of Elegance: An 18th-Century Lady Prepares for a Twelfth Night Ball”
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Waltham Museum on January 25th at noon as We continue our Saturday Social Series Step into the glittering world of 18th-century high society! A formal party in the 18th century was more than just an evening soiree for women of means. A good part of the day was spent preparing, because...
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Join us at the Waltham Museum on February 15th at noon as We continue our Saturday Social Series: “History of the Waltham Fire Department”
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesToday more than 160 members make up the Waltham Fire Department and serve the public by providing fire suppression, emergency medical, fire prevention, fire safety education, rescue and hazardous materials response services. A long way from 1817 when each individual was required to have a bucket and be part of a bucket brigade. Join us...
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Tablet Weaving Demonstration & Talk
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday March 8th as The Waltham Museum reopens for 2025 on Saturdays 10pam – 2pm “Special opening demo/talk @ noon with Zach Kessin - Weaver” Tablet weaving, also called card weaving, uses tablets or cards to create gaps through which thread can be passed. The origins go back to the Iron Age,...
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Hooked on Fishing: 50 Years Fishing in Waltham
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Waltham Museum on March 15th at 1pm as We continue our Saturday Social Series Come along as Jack Cox takes us fishing with him on the Charles and at the Res. In this anecdotal talk, Jack will discuss his experiences fishing in Waltham since childhood. The talk will include a slide...
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History of Jazz
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Waltham Museum as We continue our Saturday Socials Series 2025! “History of Jazz” The Waltham Museum is Jazzed to welcome Award-winning jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin on the “History of Jazz”. Gerry has carved out a career as a leader, arranger, guitarist and educator. A lifetime Waltham resident, Gerry became interested in...
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Steampunk Show & Tell
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesCurious about what steampunk IS? Wondering WHY all the top hats and goggles? Interested in HOW this genre is historical? This event features steampunk models who will walk the runway with their steampunk garb and accessories, followed by a panel talk about the history and creativity that goes into planning a steampunk look, and different...
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Earle Ovington, Air Mail, and the First Flight Over Waltham
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Waltham Museum on Saturday, June 7th at noon Earle L. Ovington was the United States' first airmail pilot and flew the first official airmail route in the nation's history on Long Island, New York in September 1911. Prior to that, Ovington was the first person to fly an airplane over Waltham and Boston on June...
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The Waltham Museum Presents an Evening with Author and Waltham Native Richard Ballo
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesRichard Ballo is a multi-award winning author and a popular national speaker on topics including death and dying, grief, bereavement, and healing. Richard, WHS class of '72, will engage us in his writing process that led to his numerous stirring and insightful books. Richard is primarily a nonfiction writer of 11 books in print....
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Metz Day – Vintage (Waltham) cars on display! Pre-1932, Meet and Greet, FREE Event!! 9/20/25
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesA free annual event, held at the Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington st. to celebrate Waltham's automobile heritage!
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‘EVERY TEACUP HAS A STORY’ AFTERNOON TEA 11/9/25
Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA, United StatesJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of tea, tales, and togetherness - sharing the tales and memories behind our cups, turning each sip into a celebration.
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