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What paystubs can tell us about American democracy and American capitalism. When’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 […]
The NextGen STEMFest is an event designed to ignite a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in students of all ages. The NextGen STEMFest aims to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM fields through hands-on learning experiences and demonstrations. It also offers companies the opportunity to showcase the exciting career opportunities available in […]
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. But why was Bell Labs so innovative? What went […]
Our next repair event is on Saturday at the Charles River Museum. Bring your well-loved repairable items and our volunteers will assess and repair them free of charge! Learn more […]
The 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 […]
We are Waltham generative story telling workshop on May 14th, 6:30-9 pm at the Charles River Museum. Tickets are $8-$10 (before tax). There are only 12 seats, so reserve your ticket early. Some complimentary tickets available on request.
What does it actually take to become a carpenter in the 21st century? What range of skills and specialties does the trade encompass, and how does someone learn them? For […]
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 […]
Guitar-driven grit, soul, silence and muscle—at times electrifying, dynamic—Porter’s voice blends and fuses with his fret work. Some folks are lucky to find what they love to do at an early age and quietly settle in for the long haul expanding and developing their work over the arc of a lifetime. Willy Porter is one […]
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 […]
Registration required to participate in the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest! Watch the contestants throughout the day! Included with Museum Admission Open To Grades K-12 Plus Anyone 18+ May Now Compete!
This Mill Talk explores how failure functions not as a setback, but as an essential tool in the design and construction of successful Rube Goldberg Machines, highlighting how misfires, breakdowns, and unexpected outcomes inform engineering decisions, improve reliability, and foster creative problem-solving. Zach Umperovitch is a three-time Guinness World Records holder, a National Rube Goldberg […]
