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SUMMARY:Hosta and perennial sale
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic greenhouses and take home a new plant. \nHosta and perennial plants of all shapes\, sizes\, and colors are available\, including many new and hard-to-find varieties. Our experts can help you choose the right plants for your garden. \nMay 30\, May 31\, and June 6. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nHistoric New England members save 10% on purchases. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/hosta-and-perennial-sale/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate Greenhouse\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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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 Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Lyman Estate Landscape Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic New England for a walk through the rolling wooded paths and garden trails of the Lyman Estate. This site was home to pleasure grounds\, formal gardens\, a pond system\, woodlands\, and a working farm for more than four generations of the Lyman family. Peek into the land’s former uses with stories of flora\, fauna\, and the individuals who cared for them. \nRain or shine. Please call (617) 994-5912 for more information. \nThe Lyman Estate Landscape Tour will also run on July 18 and October 17. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/lyman-estate-landscape-tour-3/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Walks and hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173501
CREATED:20260409T180536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T180536Z
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SUMMARY:Spring orchid sale
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate orchid-blooming season. Hundreds of orchid plants for sale\, including many hard-to-find varieties. Visit the greenhouse and enjoy gorgeous floral colors\, shapes\, and scents. Varieties on display and for sale include Cattleyas\, Laelias\, Oncidiums\, Paphiopedilums\, Phalaenopsis\, and many more. Their blooms are a dramatic addition to any indoor environment. This adaptable species can grow in a variety of home conditions. Staff will be available to offer expert advice. \nHistoric New England members save 10% on purchases. Please call (617) 994-5913 for more information. \nFriday – Sunday\, April 10 – 12\, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/spring-orchid-sale/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate Greenhouse\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000
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SUMMARY:Camellia Days at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses
DESCRIPTION:Visit our celebrated collection of camellias in the 1804 camellia house at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation and soak up the atmosphere and colors of the tropics\, along with some history. Enjoy the 100-year-old camellias in full bloom at one of the oldest greenhouses in the United States. Historic New England members save 10% on purchases. \nTickets are not required to see the camellias in bloom. Please call 617-994-5913 or visit here for more information. \nThis event is open Tuesday to Saturday. Final day: March 24.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/camellia-days-at-the-lyman-estate-greenhouses/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate Greenhouse\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T093000
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SUMMARY:Lyman Estate landscape tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk the rolling paths and garden trails of the 37-acre Lyman estate with us. Enjoy the outdoors 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 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.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/lyman-estate-landscape-tour-2/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T093000
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CREATED:20250831T185534Z
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SUMMARY:Lyman Estate landscape tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk the rolling paths and garden trails of the 37-acre Lyman estate with us. Enjoy the outdoors 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 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.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/lyman-estate-landscape-tour/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T110000
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CREATED:20250724T013043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T145414Z
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SUMMARY:Lyman Estate landscape tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk the rolling paths and garden trails of the 37-acre Lyman estate with us. Enjoy the outdoors 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 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.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/lyman-estate-landscape-tour-4/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T223000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173501
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T014434Z
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SUMMARY:Movies at the Mansion: "The Wild Robot"
DESCRIPTION:“The Wild Robot” (PG\, 2024) 101 minutes. After a shipwreck\, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment\, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. \nSummer nights are perfect for a free outdoor movie on the historic Lyman Estate grounds. Come early to walk the landscape\, have a picnic\, explore the c. 1793 mansion\, and enjoy musical entertainment by the Waltham High School show band. \nPlease bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. In the event of rain the movie will be shown indoors. \nCandy and drinks are available for sale. Alcohol is not permitted. \nGenerously sponsored by East Cambridge Savings Bank\, Watertown Savings Bank\, and Roche Bros. \nFree. Become a member today to help us continue to offer free programs for all to enjoy. \n 
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/movies-at-the-mansion-the-wild-robot/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173501
CREATED:20250624T014035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T200023Z
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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 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.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/dogs-welcome-lyman-estate-landscape-tour-3/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173501
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T014644Z
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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. \nLandscape and horticulture were always integral to the estate. This site was home to pleasure grounds\, formal gardens\, a working farm\, greenhouses\, and woodlands for over four generations of the Lyman family. See how the grounds have changed over time and explore that which has remained intact in spite of it. \nMember $15; Nonmember $20. Please call 617-994-6672 for more information. \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. \nAccessibility Considerations: This outdoor tour involves traversing uneven surfaces and some stairs for 90 minutes. \nThe Lyman Estate landscape tour will also be offered on June 21\, July 19\, August 16\, September 20 and October 18.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/dogs-welcome-lyman-estate-landscape-tour/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173501
CREATED:20250430T165120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T012741Z
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SUMMARY:Lyman Estate Greenhouses spring herb sale
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of spring with a visit to Historic New England’s annual herb sale. Thousands of culinary\, medicinal\, and ornamental herbs are available\, along with scented geraniums\, tomato and vegetable seedlings\, pottery\, and garden gifts. Get expert advice from our greenhouse staff. Historic New England members save 10% on purchases. \nPlease call 617-994-5913 for more information.
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/lyman-estate-greenhouses-spring-herb-sale/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate Greenhouse\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and agriculture,Gardening,Public interest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T173501
CREATED:20250214T164709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T164709Z
UID:10000210-1739871000-1742313600@walthamtimes.org
SUMMARY:Camellia Days
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays – Saturdays\, February 18 – March 18\, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nVisit our celebrated collection of camellias in the 1804 Camellia House at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation and soak up the atmosphere and colors of the tropics\, along with some history. Enjoy the 100-year-old camellias in full bloom at one of the oldest surviving greenhouses in the United States. Historic New England members save 10% on purchases. \nTickets are not required to see the camellias in bloom. \nPlease call 617-994-5913 for more information. \nRegister for a Camellia Days tour of the Lyman Estate Mansion or the Lyman Estate Greenhouse!
URL:https://walthamtimes.org/event/camellia-days/
LOCATION:Lyman Estate\, 185 Lyman Street\, Waltham
CATEGORIES:Food and agriculture|City government>Parks & Rec,Public interest
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