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Add EventAfter criticizing a fellow American for his lack of diplomatic skill, Christopher Gore got word the man was threatening to seek satisfaction for the insult. Though nothing came of it, Gore took to carrying a pistol, just in case. Historian Dan Breen will give a talk about this period in Christopher Gore's life and the […]
Winter Wonders Animal Program for Children Ever wonder what animals do in winter? Join Matt Gabriel of Animal World Experience for a free program exploring the many ways that animals survive and thrive in winter. What you find out may shock and amaze you! Learn about how animals find or build shelter, locate water, and […]
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With the 1827 publication of his "House Servant’s Directory"—while employed as a manservant for the elite Bostonians Christopher and Rebecca Gore—Robert Roberts became America’s first commercially published Black author. A leader in Boston’s free Black community, he was a church deacon, a businessman, an abolitionist, and a fighter for civil rights. In this talk, we’ll […]
It’s back! Waltham Repair Cafe returns to the Charles River Museum! Repair Cafes bring the community together and provide a place where folks can bring their well-loved, broken items to be fixed by volunteers (if possible). Bring in your broken items and our volunteers will try to repair them for you! We're looking for more […]
Set in a dark and supernatural landscape, "The Enchanted," directed by Carter Lord, weaves a hypnotic atmosphere of unease as a young rancher returns to his Florida homestead, only to […]
Kitchen Princess is an award-winning manga series set in modern-day Japan. The "cooking romance" story follows Najika Kazami, a cheerful 13-year-old girl who searches for a mysterious boy who rescued her from drowning as a young girl and brought a little happiness to her life after her parents' death. She loves to cook and enrolls […]
City Council and the Board of Survey and Planning will hold a joint public hearing in the City Council chamber. This hearing will cover two amendments to the zoning ordinances: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) Time limitations and changes in special permits
Dine in or order take-out today from one of Waltham's oldest restaurants and the Waltham Land Trust will earn 20% of your tab as a donation. Details here.
Join us for a coffee hour at the City of Waltham Auditorium. Meet fellow Veterans and Veteran Service Officer Michael S. Russo. Refreshments are provided by Launch for Vets.
Food and fun! Celebrate Black History Month with leaders from the Waltham High School Black Student Union. Register here.
Part of the Mill Talks collection. Includes a screening of "Riveted: The History of Jeans." The Charles River Museum is at the site of Francis Cabot Lowell's first cotton textile mill, and it was cotton manufacturing that powered the Industrial Revolution. Now, jeans are the iconic American fashion staple that almost all of us own. […]
