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The Jackson Homestead is now a museum run by Historic Newton. (Chris Ticas / Heights Editor)

Newton’s Verified Stop on Underground Railroad

Ella Song • February 19, 2024
In her memoir, Ellen Jackson, member of a Newton founding families, recounted a night in which a freedom seeker was brought to her home.
The exhibit, which runs until Sept. 29, invites the viewer to imagine themselves as a student at the Allen School. (Ella Song / Heights Editor)

Historic Newton’s Upcoming Documentary Explores a 19th Century Experiment in Education

Ella Song • September 10, 2023
An exhibit in Newton’s City Hall explores the Allen School, the subject of Historic Newton’s upcoming documentary, An Uncommon Education.
Save Newton Strings helped organize Stringfest, an orchestral performance, and an online petition with over 1400 signatures. (Steve Mooney / Senior Staff)

Newton Businesses Look to Recover With Pandemic Recovery Grants From Mass Cultural Council

Shruthi Sriram • February 26, 2023
MCC distributed grants to cultural organizations in Massachusetts, including Newton Community Pride, Historic Newton, and the New Art Center.
Myrtle Baptist Church, a formally welcoming and affirming church, has a unique history of activism and community involvement (Shruthi Sriram / Heights Editor).

Myrtle Baptist Church Remains a Cornerstone of Newton’s Black Community Throughout Its 149-Year History

Shruthi Sriram and Ella Song • February 23, 2023
Myrtle Baptist is unique as it has a history of activism and community work, allowing it to act as a haven for those that need it.
(Featured Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Historic Newton and Natick Historical Society Collaborate on Local Indigenous History Exhibit

Ella Song • November 13, 2022
The exhibit narrates the story of Indigenous people in Nonantum, many of whom were converted to Christianity.
Matthew Delmont Discusses Experiences of Black Soldiers in World War II at Virtual Event

Matthew Delmont Discusses Experiences of Black Soldiers in World War II at Virtual Event

Caitlin Clary • February 14, 2022
Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont discussed his upcoming book, Half-American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, at a Zoom event hosted by Newton Free Library and Historic Newton on Feb. 10. 
Families Enjoy Fall Festivities at Homestead Hayfest

Families Enjoy Fall Festivities at Homestead Hayfest

Beth Verghese • October 13, 2021

After two years without the in-person event, Homestead Hayfest was filled with smiling kids churning butter and sipping apple cider. While enjoying the festivities, Newton families also learned about the...

Newton to Re-Evaluate City Seal

Newton to Re-Evaluate City Seal

Julia Remick • October 4, 2020
The City Seal Working Group began meeting last week to evaluate if the Newton City Seal, depicting Rev. John Eliot speaking to a group of Native Americans, should continue to represent Newton.
Newton Community Cameras Documents the Early Days of the Pandemic

Newton Community Cameras Documents the Early Days of the Pandemic

Gina Case • September 20, 2020
“I think people might not realize that a historic time is made up of everyday moments when people are trying to make the best of things,” Silverstein said.
Historic Newton Documents Newtonites' COVID-19 Experience with Newton Connects

Historic Newton Documents Newtonites’ COVID-19 Experience with Newton Connects

Julia Remick • April 3, 2020
Historic Newton is working to ease anxiety and bring Newtonites together with a new project called Newton Connects. It will be sharing submitted photos and written entries about residents' thoughts and emotions surrounding COVID-19.
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