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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T093000
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The city will hold its annual Patriots’ Day Ceremony today\, at 9:30 a.m.\, at the intersection of Lexington  and Lincoln streets\, where the Waltham Minuteman Memorial is located. \nOrganized by the City of Waltham Veterans’ Services\, the event is open to the public and will honor generations of the city’s veterans who served in America’s wars.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/patriots-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Lexington Street and Lincoln Street\, 445 Lexington St\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260216T152936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T014127Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill: Cornelia Warren’s gift to the Girl Scouts
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our Social Series with “Cedar Hill: Cornelia Warren’s gift to the Girl Scouts” with Francine Edwards\, one of the co-founders of the Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill. \nThis event provides a retrospective look at Cedar Hill\, a woodland oasis away from the bustle of modern life\, where campers can enjoy the beauty and respite nature has to offer. A gift from the estate of Cornelia Warren over 100 years ago\, Camp Cedar Hill has become the hub of operations for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council\, Inc. \nSeats are limited. Signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing with your name\, phone number\, and the number of participants. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council\, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/cedar-hill-cornelia-warrens-gift-to-the-girl-scouts/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260325T135433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T135433Z
UID:10002565-1775674800-1775678400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: 29 Mill Villages - and More
DESCRIPTION:Ashton\, Forestdale\, Peacedale\, Cabotville\, Hopedale\, Uxbridge\, Millville and Slatersville\, of course. Along our New England rivers there are more than a hundred small factory villages. Following familiar patterns\, they are each unique and fitted to their location. Skipping the big ones (Lowell\, Amoskeag\, Biddeford)\, this is the story of the little ones – often isolated in a rural setting\, now partially digested into suburban sprawl.\nOrigins\, utopian dreams\, hard-luck realities and decay are all part of the story. Waltham started this way\, as did nearby Dedham\, both on the Charles River.\nAuthor and Photographer Steve Dunwell has been to most of them and tells us about his favorites\, with surprising insights.\nDunwell makes photographs of New England – its architecture\, landscape\, and industry – for publications\, for collectors\, and for advertising. He has published 17 photo bookd\, and manages Back Bay Press.\nFree to the Public\nRegistration Required
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-29-mill-villages-and-more/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260316T020309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T020309Z
UID:10002526-1774548000-1774551600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:The Gore Roll: A talk with Brenton Simons
DESCRIPTION:The Gore Roll of Arms\, the earliest known collection of heraldic arms in America\, was the work of Christopher Gore’s father\, John Gore (1718-1796). John Gore ran a paint shop in Boston and did fine decorative painting on coaches for the elite of Boston. The Gore Roll includes pen\, ink\, and watercolor arms for New England’s most prominent families\, including the Winthrops\, Saltonstalls\, Brattles\, and Winslows. Studied by many\, a copy was created by Isaac Child in 1847. The original remained in the possession of the Gore family until it was lost in 1865. Boston physician and heraldic scholar Dr. Harold Bowditch helped to secure and donate the original to the New England Historic Genealogical Society. This new publication brings together for the first time facsimiles of the original Gore Roll as well as the 1847 Child and 1926 Harold Bowditch copies. The publication is enriched by scholarly commentary\, including an introduction by D. Brenton Simons\, OBE. \nBrenton Simons is President Emeritus and Chief Stewardship Officer of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (AmericanAncestors.org). He is an author\, historian\, and genealogist. In this illustrated talk\, Brenton will tell the story of John Gore’s remarkable book\, its disappearance\, and rediscovery.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/the-gore-roll-a-talk-with-brenton-simons/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260227T015925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T210148Z
UID:10002471-1774197000-1774202400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:'Golda's Balcony'—a one-woman biographical play
DESCRIPTION:A one-woman show featuring Beth Goldman as Golda Meir\, “Golda’s Balcony” is set on the eve of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and uses flashbacks to trace Golda’s life from Russia to Milwaukee and her move to Palestine in 1921. These personal stories frame a gripping exploration of idealism\, leadership and the resolve required to shape a nation’s future. \nOrder tickets here.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/goldas-balcony-a-one-woman-biographical-play/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Israel\, 25 Harvard Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260301T130048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T205705Z
UID:10002470-1774186200-1774191600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:More than Money: The world of coin collecting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our Social Series with “More than Money: The world of coin collecting” with Neil Musante\, a collector and numismatic researcher and author of two books that have become standard references on the subject\, with a third coming soon. \nThis talk will explore various aspects of collecting\, including some of the history leading to the coins of the present day. We will also discuss what makes some of them worth so much money and why two coins of the same denomination\, with the same date and mintmark\, can be so different in value from each other. It is essential to understand how coins are graded and how grade determines value. Most importantly\, there will be plenty of time for questions. \nSeats are limited. Sign up by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing with your name\, phone number\, and the number of participants. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council\, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/more-than-money-the-world-of-coin-collecting/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260311T010613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T010613Z
UID:10002491-1774033200-1774036800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Devil's in the Details: The history and mystery of the Gore Place wallcoverings
DESCRIPTION:Do you love design details and perhaps a little mystery? Take a tour of the mansion and learn about the history of our wallcoverings plus the challenges involved in antique wallpaper reproduction. We’ll examine Gore Place’s original “painted papers” as well as some of the vibrant wallpapers that have been removed and preserved in our collections room. We’ll discuss the poisons that made antique wallpaper so vivid\, view photographs of the mansion at the turn of the 20th century and explore the curious origins of our Devil’s Wallpaper.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/devils-in-the-details-the-history-and-mystery-of-the-gore-place-wallcoverings/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260227T164011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T164011Z
UID:10002429-1773255600-1773259200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Chelsea Clock Company—146 Years of Boston Clockmaking
DESCRIPTION:The clockmaking tradition carried out by Chelsea Clock Company traces it’s roots back to the founding of the Harvard Clock Company in 1880 by Joseph Eastman. This talk will trace the evolution of the Boston style marine clock from it’s humble beginnings as a gauge clock through to the modern day manufacturing of these storied clocks. Chelsea survives today as the last American clock company still in operation and one of a few manufacturing mechanical clock movements in the world today. With many important ties to Waltham\, this talk is sure to appeal to the interest of local clock & watch enthusiasts alike. \nPresented by Patrick Mont\, Curatorial Fellow at the Willard House & Clock Museum. \nFree to the public but registration required. \nNote: This event has sold out. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-chelsea-clock-company-146-years-of-boston-clockmaking/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260216T152033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T181703Z
UID:10002408-1772890200-1772895600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Evolution of the Game of Baseball in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our Social Series with “Evolution of the Game of Baseball in the 19th Century” with baseball historian Brian Sheehy\, the History Department Coordinator at North Andover High School and an award-winning educator. \nDid you know the original home plate was circular? Did you know the National League that we know today was formed in 1876? This talk examines how baseball evolved from an amateur game played for fun and recreation to a professional sport played for money and profit. \nSeats are limited\, so signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing with with your name\, phone number\, and the number of participants. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council\, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/evolution-of-the-game-of-baseball-in-the-19th-century/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260223T173351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173351Z
UID:10002413-1772650800-1772654400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: How to Fuel an Industrial Revolution—Coal and the Energy Economy of Boston\, 1820-1970
DESCRIPTION:Coal was the main fuel for industry\, utilities and domestic life in metropolitan Boston between roughly 1820 and 1970\, including the core years of the Industrial Revolutions. During this period\, coal accounted for the majority of Boston’s energy supply and provided energy to Boston’s homes\, factories\, foundries\, power plants\, shipyards and other operations. Coal also fed the city’s multiple gasworks\, which provided street lighting and domestic and industrial fuel\, and supplied power to both the water and sewage pumping stations. This heavy reliance on coal also created significant quality of life issues for Boston residents and resulted in one of the nation’s first smoke abatement laws. \nThomas Speight has twenty years’ experience in the environmental field as a consultant and regulator. He is a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and a member of the Society for Industrial Archaeology. He is a coauthor of “Manufactured Gas Plant Remediation: A Case Study” with Allen W. Hatheway. \nFree to the public but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-how-to-fuel-an-industrial-revolution-coal-and-the-energy-economy-of-boston-1820-1970/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260213T131437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T234704Z
UID:10002395-1771767000-1771770600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Trails\, Tents\, and Traditions: Boy Scouting in Waltham
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our Social Series with “Trails\, Tents\, and Traditions: Boy Scouting in Waltham” with Robert Logan\, President of the Waltham Friends of Scouting and President of the Waltham City Council. \nThis event highlights Waltham’s scouting legacy and the values that have guided scouts on and off the trail: preparedness\, service\, and respect for nature. Discover the rich history of boy scouting in Waltham and its lasting impact on generations of youth and the community. Explore how scouting shaped leadership\, outdoor skills\, civic service\, and lifelong friendships. Learn how local scouting evolved alongside the City. \nSeats are limited. Signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing with your name\, phone number\, and the number of participants. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council\, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/trails-tents-and-traditions-boy-scouting-in-waltham/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260130T164646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T164646Z
UID:10002347-1770231600-1770235200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Forging History —The creation of Saugus Iron Works NHS
DESCRIPTION:The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site\, located in Saugus\, Massachusetts\, is a mid-twentieth century reconstruction of a seventeenth-century ironworks. Built by private investors in the public interest\, the site is at turns an outdoor museum teaching the public about the origins of the iron and steel industries and an object lesson in the ingenuity of the early settlers of Massachusetts as a way of conveying American beliefs about the pioneer spirit and independence onto a new generation. This talk explores the history of the site\, beginning with its establishment in the mid-seventeenth century\, through its stewardship by the National Park Service in the late twentieth century. \nPresented by Gretchen Pineo. Free to the public\, but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-forging-history-the-creation-of-saugus-iron-works-nhs/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260116T154641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T154641Z
UID:10002310-1769626800-1769630400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: The unlikely story of Roomba—birthing the world’s favorite robot
DESCRIPTION:Every product has a story\, but one of the most improbable is the tale of Roomba. For 40+ years major corporations and basement tinkerers alike struggled to solve the seemingly simple problem of building a robotic floor cleaner. Nothing worked. Finally\, in 2002 a quirky team from an unknown company cracked the riddle and delivered Roomba. A million memes followed. \nThe talk recounts Roomba’s decade-long journey from a 1989 maker event at MIT to living rooms around the world. Presented by Joe Jones\, inventor of the Roomba. \nFree to the public but registration required. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-the-unlikely-story-of-roomba-birthing-the-worlds-favorite-robot/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20260109T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T210718Z
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SUMMARY:Who was Rebecca Gore? An evening tour.
DESCRIPTION:Join an evening tour of the 1806 mansion at Gore Place in Waltham for “Who Was Rebecca Gore?” This guide-led tour will tell the story of the remarkable woman who designed the 1806 Gore Mansion. Along the way\, you’ll marvel at the graceful curves of the Great Stair\, Oval Withdrawing Room\, Peacock Parlor\, Great Hall\, and Billiard Room. The style and quality of the furnishings\, the many Boston-built pieces\, and the personal touches make this one of the great New England house tours. Climbing stairs is required to view the second floor. Capacity is limited.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/who-was-rebecca-gore-an-evening-tour/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251204T000338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T000338Z
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SUMMARY:Living in the Dark: A moonlight tour
DESCRIPTION:What was life like before the electric light? Find out on an evening visit to the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful Great Stairs\, the lovely Oval Withdrawing Room\, the Peacock Parlor\, the Great Hall\, bed chambers\, sitting rooms\, and more. Along the way\, your guide will tell stories about living by candlelight and point out the many devices used to light the house in the early 1800s. The style and quality of the furnishings\, the many Boston-built pieces\, and the personal touches make this one of New England’s best historic house tours. \nCost: $21 general admission\, $16 members\, $5 Card to Culture. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/living-in-the-dark-a-moonlight-tour/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251202T174126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T174126Z
UID:10001882-1765998000-1766001600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: And the Cabots talk only to God — Francis Cabot Lowell’s Cabot side
DESCRIPTION:Discover the story of the Cabot family\, whose legacy of wealth and influence shaped Massachusetts from the colonial era through the dawn of industry\, even inspiring the name of Francis Cabot Lowell. From their roots in Salem to their ventures in maritime commerce\, the Cabots built a network of enterprise that extended across New England and beyond. Their establishment of the Cabot Cotton Mill in Beverly — the first in America — marked a turning point in the region’s industrial future. This talk explores how the Cabots’ ambition and power helped define Boston’s so-called “codfish aristocracy” and left an enduring mark on the economic and social identity of Massachusetts. \nPresented by Krystina Yeager\, Education Manager\, Historic Beverly. \nFree to the pubic\, but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-and-the-cabots-talk-only-to-god-francis-cabot-lowells-cabot-side/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251202T173001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T173001Z
UID:10001881-1765393200-1765396800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Plantation Goods — A Material History of American Slavery
DESCRIPTION:In this talk Seth Rockman\, George L. Littlefield Professor of American History at Brown University\, tells the biggest stories of early American history through the most mundane artifacts: shoes manufactured in Massachusetts for the use of enslaved people in Mississippi\, for example\, or woolen dresses stitched in Rhode Island for enslaved women in South Carolina to wear. In following these goods from the communities in which they were made to the communities in which they were used\, Rockman rethinks the geography of slavery and freedom in the decades between American independence and the Civil War. He poses questions that continue to preoccupy us in the age of the iPhone and fair-trade coffee: what are the moral\, ecological\, and political relationships linking consumers and producers across long distances? What does it mean to be “complicit”? \nFree to the pubic\, but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-plantation-goods-a-material-history-of-american-slavery/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251115T231018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T231018Z
UID:10001814-1764788400-1764792000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Disrupting Time
DESCRIPTION:How industrial espionage shaped the future of the American and Swiss watch industries. \nIn the fall of 1876\, two Swiss spies came to America and conducted some of the most covert and consequential industrial espionage in history\, changing the course of the global watch industry forever. “Disrupting Time” is a true historical narrative of business strategy\, espionage\, and consequences. It details the story of Jacques David and Theo Gribi who\, in 1876\, were commissioned by the Society of Jura Industries\, a Swiss trade association\, to acquire the secrets of America’s technology sector — the American watch industry. They captured their intelligence in a 130-page report that would remain mostly secret until 1992. \nSpeaker Bio: \nAaron Stark is the author of “Disrupting Time: Industrial combat\, espionage\, and the downfall of a great American company.” He currently serves as a director of business intelligence for a Fortune 500 company. Before entering business\, he was an assistant professor of economics at West Point\, with a specialization in finance. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School with a focus on finance and business strategy\, and a BS in Economics from West Point. He is a veteran of the US Army with two combat tours in Afghanistan\, serving as an Apache helicopter pilot. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-disrupting-time/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251112T014830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T014830Z
UID:10001800-1763751600-1763755200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Chamber pots and hygiene
DESCRIPTION:Join an expert guide for a moonlight tour of the 1806 Mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful great stairs\, the lovely oval withdrawing room\, the Peacock Parlor\, the Great Hall\, the bedchambers\, sitting rooms\, and more. \nThe theme will be “Chamber pots and hygiene in the early 19th century\,” a quirky but fascinating subject! \nThe style and quality of the furnishings\, the many Boston-built pieces\, and the fabulous personal touches make this one of New England’s best historic house tours. \nCost: $21 general admission\, $16 members\, $5 Card to Culture.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/chamber-pots-and-hygiene/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251111T215346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T215346Z
UID:10001795-1763578800-1763582400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: What is industrial archeology? Its past and future.
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explain what industrial archeology is. It will trace the history of the field\, from its beginnings in England in the 1950s and the founding of the U.S. Society for Industrial Archeology in 1971\, to the present\, and describe some of its contributions\, like the early surveys of historic textile mills. It will cover its connections to allied history and practice fields\, like history of technology and historic preservation. Wermiel will conclude by presenting her ideas for what the field might focus on\, to have a purpose that can sustain it. \nSara E. Wermiel is an independent scholar\, historic preservation consultant\, and teacher. Her research focuses on nineteenth century building technology\, construction history\, building types\, and industrialization. She currently teaches Preservation Planning in the Preservation Studies Program at Boston University. \nFree to the public\, but registration required. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-what-is-industrial-archeology-its-past-and-future/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251108T014530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T014530Z
UID:10001782-1763146800-1763154000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:We Are Waltham returns!
DESCRIPTION:An evening of diverse personal stories from Waltham that will make you laugh\, cry and forge connections with your community and each other. \nA cast of six tellers will share true 6-8 minute stories about memorable experiences in their lives. All live\, work or have close ties to the city so will help bond the community together as we discover the similarities that run through our differences.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/we-are-waltham-returns/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251102T225303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T225303Z
UID:10001766-1762974000-1762977600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: The Great Boston Fire of 1872
DESCRIPTION:For two days in November 1872\, a massive fire swept through Boston\, leaving the downtown in ruins and the population traumatized. Coming barely a year after the infamous Chicago fire\, Boston’s inferno turned out to be one of the most expensive fires per acre in U.S. history. Yet today few are aware of how close Boston came to destruction. With photos\, vivid descriptions and artifacts\, Boston author Stephanie Schorow masterfully recounts the fire’s history from the foolish decisions that precipitated it to the heroics of firefighters who fought it. \nStephanie Schorow is a journalist and communications instructor at Boston University\, and the author of nine books on Boston history and a novel set in the 1980s. She has worked as an editor and reporter for the Boston Herald\, the Associated Press\, and newspapers in Connecticut\, Idaho and Utah. She has appeared in numerous documentaries on Boston history and is in demand as a presenter\, teacher and podcast guest. \nArrive early to view our collection of firefighting equipment\, including our 1871 Amoskeag steam pumper that fought in the Great Boston Fire! \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-the-great-boston-fire-of-1872/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251108T013731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T013731Z
UID:10001781-1762857000-1762862400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:2025 Veterans Day ceremony and Circle of Remembrance dedication
DESCRIPTION:The City of Waltham Veterans Services and the Waltham Allied Veterans Council will honor all veterans at a ceremony to be held at the Circle of Remembrance on Waltham Common. \nThe Circle of Remembrance 19th annual brick dedication ceremony will follow after our Veterans Day ceremony. All veteran groups will meet at the Elm Street parking lot behind City Hall at 10:30 a.m. and march in formation to the Circle of Remembrance.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/2025-veterans-day-ceremony-and-circle-of-remembrance-dedication/
LOCATION:Waltham Common\, 610 Main St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday celebrations,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251106T015357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T171240Z
UID:10001775-1762855200-1762857000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Tribute to Samuel M. Shriberg
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: The correct time for this event is 10:00 a.m.\, not 9:30 as previously posted. \nThere will be a tribute to honor Samuel M. Shriberg\, the founder of Support our Servicemen\, a group of city councilors and other residents who baked cookies\, sent holiday gifts and\, with local schoolchildren\, sent servicemen letters\, drawings and a newsletter of local happenings during the Vietnam era and beyond. This short ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. on the Waltham Common\, previous to the city ceremony at 11 a.m.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/tribute-to-samuel-m-shriberg/
LOCATION:Waltham Common\, 610 Main St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday celebrations,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251106T013004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T013004Z
UID:10001778-1762693200-1762700400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:'Every teacup has a story'
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanting afternoon of tea\, tales\, and togetherness. Guests are invited to bring their favorite teacup—whether it’s a treasured heirloom\, a travel find\, or simply one that makes you smile.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/every-teacup-has-a-story/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251106T012255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T012255Z
UID:10001779-1762606800-1762612200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Chester Brook Corridor hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history and nature of the southern part of the Chester Brook Corridor with members of the Waltham Land Trust on a walk through the woods on the Western Greenway Trail past the YMCA and Bishops Forest to Shady’s Pond and back.\nWe’re watching the weather forecast and will postpone to Saturday\, November 15\, same time\, if necessary.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/chester-brook-corridor-hike/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Middle School\, 655 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Health and fitness,History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251028T014951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T034054Z
UID:10001755-1762369200-1762372800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Postponed: Diane Taraz: Factory maids—The lives of New England millworkers (Concert)
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This concert has been postponed to a future date to be determined. \nIn the early 1800s\, the invention of the power loom disrupted the way fabric had been made for many centuries—and the lives of those who had made it. Diane explores the revolutionary changes that millwork brought to the lives of many people\, especially women\, who seized new opportunities for better pay and independence\, flocking to the mills to “weave by steam.” \nIn the first U.S. mills in Waltham and Lowell\, Yankee girls worked 12-hour days\, 6 days a week\, but still found time to publish a magazine. There were two songs in “The Lowell Offering\,” and Diane will sing them\, accompanied by her antique guitar which dates from the 1820s. She also plays lap dulcimer and wears the clothing worn by mill “operatives\,” as they were called. \nAs a descendant of immigrant millworkers on both sides of her family\, Diane is honored to tell their story through songs that capture both despair and hope for a better life.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/diane-taraz-factory-maids-the-lives-of-new-england-millworkers-concert/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History,Musical performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20251011T215350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T215350Z
UID:10001224-1761159600-1761163200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: The stories of women war workers at Raytheon\, 1941-1945
DESCRIPTION:From suffragette to war worker – and military ranks open to women\, presented by Chet Michalak\, Raytheon historian and archivist. \nThe suffragette movement ends the 100-year struggle for women’s rights in 1920 and is followed by a home front effort that dramatically increases the ranks of female war workers. The call goes out for women workers by recruitment posters\, newspaper and radio ads. \nSpeaker bio:\nChet Michalak\, Principal Technical Support Engineer with honors with 38 years at Raytheon. In 1977 he joined the U.S. Army 3/2nd Armored Cavalry followed by a tour with the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Chet became Raytheon’s volunteer company historian and archivist after studying with the previous historian\, Norman Krim. \nMill Talks at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are free and open to the public and are made possible by the generous support of the Lowell Institute. \nFree to the pubic\, but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-the-stories-of-women-war-workers-at-raytheon-1941-1945/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20250928T013907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T013907Z
UID:10001170-1759345200-1759348800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Why are workers' stories missing at historic sites?
DESCRIPTION:The labor movement in the United States is a bulwark of democracy and a driving force for social and economic equality. Yet its stories remain largely unknown to Americans. Robert Forrant and Mary Anne Trasciatti edited a collection of essays focused on nationwide efforts to propel the history of labor and working people into mainstream narratives of US history. The book\, “Where Are the Workers?” shows how working-class perspectives can expand our historical memory and inform and inspire contemporary activism. The talk will explore lessons learned from nationwide efforts to promote our understanding of labor and working-class history. \nMill Talks at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are free and open to the public and are made possible by the generous support of the Lowell Institute. \nFree to the pubic\, but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-why-are-workers-stories-missing-at-historic-sites/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032746
CREATED:20250908T024814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T024814Z
UID:10001146-1758913200-1758916800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Living in the Dark: Life before the electric light
DESCRIPTION:What was life like before the electric light? Find out on an evening visit to the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful great stairs\, the lovely oval withdrawing room\, the peacock parlor\, the great hall\, bed chambers\, sitting rooms\, and more. Along the way\, your guide will tell stories about living by candlelight and point out the many devices used to light the house in the early 1800s. The style and quality of the furnishings\, the many Boston-built pieces\, and the personal touches make this one of New England’s best historic house tours.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/living-in-the-dark-life-before-the-electric-light/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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