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Mill Talk: Yankees, immigrants, and the path to political power—The mill towns of Dedham and Waltham

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, […]

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Lyman Estate Mansion and Greenhouses

Built in 1793, the Lyman Estate is one of Historic New England's 38 properties and home to one of the oldest greenhouses in the country, an elegant mansion, and picturesque grounds. Mansion tours are on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. plus specialty tours. The historic Lyman Greenhouses are open Tuesdays - Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Estate also offers private events including weddings and corporate outings.

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