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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:20260501T193329
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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:20260501T193329
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:20260501T193329
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:20260501T193329
CREATED:20251202T173001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T173001Z
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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:20260501T193329
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:20260501T193329
CREATED:20251112T014830Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
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:20260501T193330
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:20260501T193330
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
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:20260501T193330
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:20260501T193330
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:20260501T193330
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250908T020526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T020526Z
UID:10001147-1758362400-1758380400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Metz Day 2025 at the Waltham Museum
DESCRIPTION:Vintage cars on display! \nKids’ activities. Antique cars. Special guests. Vintage bicycles. Talks. Tours. \nA visit from Harriet Quimby\, a daring Aviation pioneer (actress portrayal). A panel with an amazing 10-year-old who is restoring an Orient Buckboard! Unveiling our newly renovated auto bay with restored 1911 Metz Plan car! George King presentation “How I restored a 1901 Waltham Orient” and more!
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/metz-day-2025-at-the-waltham-museum/
LOCATION:The Waltham Museum\, 25 Lexington Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250903T015353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T015353Z
UID:10001138-1758220200-1758225600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:"A Perfect Turmoil: Walter E. Fernald and the Struggle to Care for America"
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Waltham author Alex Green presents “A Perfect Turmoil: Walter E. Fernald and the Struggle to Care for America.” In this landmark work\, based on a decade of research\, Green has drawn upon extensive\, unexamined archives to unearth the story of one of America’s largely forgotten\, but most complex\, conflicted\, and significant figures. \nIn the lecture hall.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/a-perfect-turmoil-walter-e-fernald-and-the-struggle-to-care-for-america/
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, 735 Main St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250917T031915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T161359Z
UID:10001157-1758135600-1758139200@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:When Waltham Strikes: Exhibit opening reception
DESCRIPTION:New exhibit! \nWaltham’s Labor History and the First Industrialized Strike in America. \nThe public are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/when-waltham-strikes-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250911T232507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T232507Z
UID:10001150-1757959200-1757966400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Gore Place Society annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 89th annual meeting of Gore Place Society. \nPlease join us for light refreshments and a talk by Robert Atwood Perry\, Executive Director of the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation. Following the talk\, members will vote on the proposed slate of governors. \nAdditional details on our website. \nRSVP today.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/gore-place-society-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250903T011535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T011535Z
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SUMMARY:When Waltham Strikes
DESCRIPTION:Opening this Wednesday. \nThis Labor Day\, the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation celebrates workers and their contributions to the development of the United States with the new exhibition “When Waltham Strikes.” \nDid you know that the first industrial labor strike was staged at the site of our museum by women working at the Boston Manufacturing Company in 1821? \n“When Waltham Strikes” highlights this important piece of our history alongside the “monster strike” that took place at the Waltham Watch Company 100 years later. The exhibit connects both of these events with modern labor activists and movements to explore why workers go on strike\, what they can achieve\, and why strikes are important. \nMuseum admission information. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/when-waltham-strikes/
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:20250822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250813T031030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T031030Z
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SUMMARY:In the Words of Austen and Roberts tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening visit to Rebecca Gore’s beautiful 1806 mansion! You’ll see the graceful great stairs\, the lovely oval withdrawing room\, peacock parlor\, great hall\, bed chambers\, sitting rooms\, and more. \nAlong the way\, hear the words of early 19th-century authors Jane Austen and Robert Roberts describing life on this lovely country estate. 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 houses. \nSpace is limited. Purchase tickets in advance.\nGeneral admission $21\, members $16\, Card to Culture $5.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/in-the-words-of-austen-and-roberts-tour/
LOCATION:Gore Place\, 52 Gore Street
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T083000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250804T013214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T013214Z
UID:10001091-1754466300-1754469000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Hiroshima and Nagasaki vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join Waltham Concerned Citizens for a silent vigil to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to call for the billions spent on nuclear weapons to be redirected to human needs.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/hiroshima-and-nagasaki-vigil/
LOCATION:Main and Moody\, 1 Moody Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
ORGANIZER;CN="Waltham Concerned Citizens":MAILTO:info@walthamconcernedcitizens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250724T011425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T011425Z
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SUMMARY:Waltham's Revolutionary War veterans cemetery tour
DESCRIPTION:Join for a walk around Grove Hill Cemetery and learn the stories of those Waltham citizens who participated in the most significant events in the country’s history. Desiree Genthner will lead a walking tour to visit the gravesites of Waltham’s prominent 18th century citizens. \nNon-member ticket price is $25. Members of the Historical Society pay only $15. If you join the Historical Society it’s only $40 for a one-year individual membership and includes a ticket. \nYour ticket fee supports the continuing efforts of the Waltham Historical Society in researching and sharing the city’s history!
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/walthams-revolutionary-war-veterans-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Grove Hill Cemetery\, 290 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250714T011136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T011136Z
UID:10001027-1753380000-1753385400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Susan Zalkind presents "The Waltham Murders"
DESCRIPTION:Waltham-based author Susan Zalkind presents her popular book\, “The Waltham Murders: One Woman’s Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy.” \nQ&A session will follow! \nIn the Lecture Hall.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/susan-zalkind-presents-the-waltham-murders/
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, 735 Main St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250720T015127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T015127Z
UID:10001057-1753297200-1753300800@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Mill Talk: Mother Brook—The evolution of industry along the country's oldest power canal
DESCRIPTION:Excavated between 1639 and 1641\, the Mother Brook canal in Dedham is arguably the oldest power canal in North America. The waterway connects the Charles and the Neponset Rivers by way of an inland spring-fed brook. \nJoin us at the Charles River Museum for a discussion of the industrial uses of the canal and East Dedham’s evolution into a powerhouse of textile production. Presented by Judy Neiswander\, Ph.D.\, author of “Mother Brook and the Mills of East Dedham.” \nFree to the public but registration required. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/mill-talk-mother-brook-the-evolution-of-industry-along-the-countrys-oldest-power-canal/
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:20250719T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250708T023644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T000640Z
UID:10001017-1752924600-1752930000@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Life of a laborer\, a working-class history tour
DESCRIPTION:From cooking meals to operating a factory loom\, laborers made the Lyman family’s life on a grand estate possible. \nHundreds of workers were employed in occupations like 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 that the Lymans invested in. 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. \nThis tour will also be offered on August 16\, September 20\, October 18 and November 15. \nAccessibility considerations: Tour involves four floors of stairs. There is a ramp for access to the first floor but the estate has not been equipped with ramps\, elevators\, or chair lifts to reach the other floors. Visitors are welcome to sit on the reproduction furniture in the house and service animals are welcome. We are happy to work with you to make your visit an enjoyable one and we encourage visitors with questions or requests to call ahead. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/life-of-a-laborer-a-working-class-history-tour/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T193330
CREATED:20250610T152437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T014020Z
UID:10000919-1750500000-1750505400@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Dogs welcome! Lyman Estate landscape tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk in the paw-prints of the Lyman family’s beloved pets on the rolling paths and garden trails of the 37-acre Lyman Estate! Well-behaved\, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this edition of the Lyman Estate landscape tour. Enjoy the outdoors together while learning about the fascinating history of the grounds. \nTour will meet at the front door of the mansion and will run rain or shine. The greenhouses\, one of the oldest surviving complexes in the country\, will be open 9:30-4:00 and participants can visit before or after the tour. \nThe Lyman Estate landscape tour will also be offered on July 19\, August 16\, September 20 and October 18. \nAccessibility Considerations: This outdoor tour involves traversing uneven surfaces and some stairs for 90 minutes. \nPlease call 617-994-6672 for more information. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/dogs-welcome-lyman-estate-landscape-tour-2/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Arts & culture,History,Public interest
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