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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
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SUMMARY:Historic farm walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Waltham Fields Community Farm and Waltham Land Trust for a guided evening walk and conversation exploring the rich agricultural history of the farm fields at 240 Beaver Street. Stewarded by Waltham Fields Community Farm\, this land has played an important role in Waltham’s farming heritage for generations\, and we look forward to sharing its stories with you. \nRefreshing teas from our farm-fresh herbs and flowers and light snacks will be served during a Q&A session in the shade as the sun sets. \nFeaturing speakers Dee Kricker\, Stacey Daley\, and Sonja Wadman.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/historic-farm-walk/
LOCATION:Waltham Fields Community Farm\, 240 Beaver St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and agriculture,History,Walks and hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T015528Z
CREATED:20260629T050437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T015528Z
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SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Yankees\, immigrants\, and the path to political power—The mill towns of Dedham and Waltham
DESCRIPTION:Many of New England’s early mill villages\, such as Lowell and Lawrence\, were planned as new\, purpose-built industrial sites in isolated locations with little or no existing settlement. In contrast\, the mill district in Dedham flourished within the boundaries of an old Yankee town with a well-established regional identity. This talk will explore tensions between the native-born residents of Dedham and the working-class neighborhood that developed around the mills\, where the largely immigrant population differed in language\, religion and traditional customs. Although such tensions appeared in Waltham as well\, for various reasons\, immigrants achieved local political influence much more quickly in Waltham than in Dedham. \nPresented by Judy Neiswander\, author of “Mother Brook and the Mills of East Dedham.” \nFree to the public\, but registration required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-yankees-immigrants-and-the-path-to-political-power-the-mill-towns-of-dedham-and-waltham/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T000516Z
CREATED:20260519T160810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T000516Z
UID:10003068-1784314800-1784318400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Chamber pot and hygiene tour of the Gore Mansion
DESCRIPTION:Join an evening tour of the 1806 Mansion at Gore Place all about chamber pots and hygiene in the early 19th century\, a quirky but fascinating subject! You’ll see the graceful Great Stairs\, the lovely Oval Withdrawing Room\, the Peacock Parlor\, the Great Hall\, the bedchambers\, sitting rooms and more. The 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.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/chamber-pot-and-hygiene-tour-of-the-gore-mansion/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T233719Z
CREATED:20260519T182028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T233719Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Austen garden party
DESCRIPTION:Gore Place presents a Jane Austen garden party on the grounds of their beautiful 19th-century estate—a site fit for one of the celebrated author’s famous novels. \nYour event ticket includes tea sandwiches and assorted patisseries provided by Vintage Tea & Cake Co.\, plus lemonade and iced tea. You’ll enjoy archery\, lawn games\, live music\, and a stroll through the fabulous Gore Mansion. Regency Period dress is encouraged! \nThe tea will be held under our spacious tent. Tables and chairs will be provided\, but you may bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets if you wish. This event is intended for adults\, but children 11 and up may attend. \nThere will be ample free parking. The entire site is accessible\, and modern indoor restrooms will be available. \nGore Place and JASNA members may select the Member pricing options.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/jane-austen-garden-party-2/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T151803Z
CREATED:20260611T135236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T151803Z
UID:10003003-1782327600-1782331200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Work\, democracy & your paycheck
DESCRIPTION:What paystubs can tell us about American democracy and American capitalism. \nWhen’s the last time you checked your paystub? Most Americans don’t anymore. It can be hard to find them on HR websites. But Americans really should be checking their paystubs. Each of those deductions is a monument to fierce battles over what life should be like\, on and off the job. They are also a reminder\, every few weeks\, that so much of what it has meant to be a citizen has been tied to the work that Americans have done. \nSpeaker bio:\nElizabeth Tandy Shermer is a history professor at the University of Georgia\, where she directs the Applied History program. She is broadly interested in the history of work\, capitalism and democracy in twentieth-century America. \nFree to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-work-democracy-your-paycheck/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational opportunities,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T010738Z
CREATED:20260524T010738Z
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UID:10002872-1780740000-1780761600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Open house at Historic New England's Lyman Estate
DESCRIPTION:Historic New England’s sites across the region are open and free to the public today. \nAt the Lyman Estate\, stroll through the 1793 mansion (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and pop into the historic greenhouses (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.;  hosta and perennial sale ongoing).
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/open-house-at-historic-new-englands-lyman-estate/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T020014Z
CREATED:20260513T181208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T020014Z
UID:10002844-1779908400-1779912000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: AT&T's Idea Factory—How Bell Labs invented the technology of the future
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will explain the origins and unique capabilities of Bell Laboratories\, AT&T’s vaunted R&D organization. The work at the Labs led to many of the most revolutionary technologies of the 20th century\, including the transistor\, the laser\, digital communications\, the solar cell\, and communications satellites. \nBut why was Bell Labs so innovative? What went on inside this remarkable organization? How did its engineers and scientists organize and conduct their work—and how did it help the phone company and enable modern communications? \nThis 45-minute talk will explain the importance and function of Bell Labs; it will also tell the in-depth story of two of the Labs’ most formative technologies: the transistor and solar cell. A question-and-answer period will follow afterwards. Presented by Jon Gertner\, journalist and historian. \nThe talk is free\, but seating is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-atts-idea-factory-how-bell-labs-invented-the-technology-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T003548Z
CREATED:20260421T142147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T003548Z
UID:10002838-1779476400-1779480000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Devil's in the Details evening tour
DESCRIPTION:Do you love design details and perhaps a little mystery? Come 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-evening-tour/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T023331Z
CREATED:20260430T023331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T023331Z
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SUMMARY:Make your own Golem
DESCRIPTION:This is a Steampunk “Extra Hours” Event. \nJoin Waltham’s Temple Beth Israel to make your own Golem of Prague! Make your own “Golem” with clay\, eat turn of the century Jewish foods\, and hear the story that inspired Frankenstein all on our front lawn! \nIt is recommended that you arrive no later than 6:00 p.m. to have enough time for the activity. \nRSVP requested by May 5 so we can get an idea of how many are coming. Parking is available in the back of the Synagogue.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/make-your-own-golem/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Israel\, 25 Harvard St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,Festivals,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T012812Z
CREATED:20260503T012812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T012812Z
UID:10002777-1778238000-1778248800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Pattern & Place: Wallpapers of the Gore Mansion\, 1806-Present
DESCRIPTION:From May 8 through July 10\, visitors to Gore Place will get to view a special exhibition of Gore Place wallpapers as part of the regularly scheduled mansion tour. Guests interested in seeing the exhibition should make a tour reservation at goreplace.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. \nTours start on the hour at 11 a.m.\, 12 p.m.\, and 1 p.m.\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. General Admission is $16\, Gore Place members are admitted free of charge. \nGore Place members are invited to a member-only opening reception on May 7. Click here for more information. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/pattern-place-wallpapers-of-the-gore-mansion-1806-present/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T010118Z
CREATED:20260503T010118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T010118Z
UID:10002775-1778091300-1778097600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: The Legacy of 1812—How a little war shaped the transatlantic world
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging dialogue\, noted historians Don Hickey and Bob Allison explore the enduring legacy of the War of 1812—how a seemingly small conflict reshaped the relationships among the United States\, Britain\, and Canada. They’ll discuss the war’s political and economic reverberations in New England\, its impact on transatlantic trade and diplomacy\, and the ways it continues to influence North American identity and memory today. This topic has particular resonance here at the Charles River Museum\, the site of Francis Cabot Lowell’s Boston Manufacturing Company\, whose prosperity was only possible due to trade disruptions caused by the War of 1812. \nCo-sponsored by The Society of the War of 1812 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.\nPre-talk ceremony at 6:15. The Mill Talk itself will begin at 7 p.m. \nThe talk is free\, but seating is limited and registration is recommended.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-the-legacy-of-1812-how-a-little-war-shaped-the-transatlantic-world/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022239Z
CREATED:20260429T022239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T022239Z
UID:10002750-1777721400-1777726800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Working-class History Tour of the Lyman Estate
DESCRIPTION:From cooking meals to operating factory looms\, laborers made the Lyman family’s life on a grand estate possible. \nHundreds of workers were employed as gardeners\, maids\, and farm hands during the Lyman Estate’s 150+ years of operation. Thousands more held positions in industries that helped the family prosper financially\, like the textile mills in Waltham and Holyoke in which the Lymans invested. Explore the working-class history of the Lyman Estate and visit areas of the house not usually on view during this new specialty tour. \nMember $15; Nonmember $20. \nPlease call (617) 994-5912 for more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/working-class-history-tour-of-the-lyman-estate/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T100000
DTSTAMP:20260808T220744Z
CREATED:20260419T215142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T220744Z
UID:10002629-1776677400-1776679200@walthamtimes.org
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:Waltham Minutemen Memorial\, 440 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260311T014127Z
CREATED:20260216T152936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T014127Z
UID:10002427-1776000600-1776006000@walthamtimes.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260325T135433Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260316T020309Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260308T210148Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260308T205705Z
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:20260311T010613Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260227T164011Z
CREATED:20260227T164011Z
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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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T181703Z
CREATED:20260216T152033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T181703Z
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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:20260223T173351Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260216T234704Z
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:20260130T164646Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260116T154641Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260109T210718Z
CREATED:20260109T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T210718Z
UID:10002097-1769194800-1769198400@walthamtimes.org
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 St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20251204T000338Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20251202T174126Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20251202T173001Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20251115T231018Z
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 St.\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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