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2015 Newton House Tour
ORGANIZATION: Historic Newton
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2 people are interested
Historic Newton’s 33rd Annual Newton House Tour is happening Sunday, May 17, 2015 from noon to 5 p.m. The event offers the public a rare opportunity to tour seven beautiful private properties located in several of Newton’s historic villages. The tour showcases outstanding renovations, restorations, old and new architecture, interior design, and landscaping.
Please join us as a volunteer at one of the seven properties on the tour. All volunteers check in for a brief orientation at 11:30 a.m.
Shift 1 volunteers remain at their assignments after orientation until about 2:30 p.m.Shift 2 volunteers are free to go on the tour following orientation and then work their shifts from 2:15 to 5:15 p.m.
You will have time to visit the homes on the tour with your complimentary ticket (a $40 value).
Sign up online at http://goo.gl/forms/I1r6doPbJt
Contact Hannah Weisman at hweisman@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1463 with any questions or for more information.
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About Historic Newton
Location:
527 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458, US
Mission Statement
Historic Newton encourages inquiry about and exploration of Newton within the broad context of American History. To accomplish this mission, we maintain historic properties that interpret Newton's past and present. We collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit historical artifacts of local significance and present public programs that involve the diverse population of Newton and the region.
Description
Historic Newton is a public/private partnership between the City of Newton and the Newton Historical Society. Historic Newton:
Operates two museums: the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.
Maintains three historic burying grounds in the City of Newton.
Collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits historic artifacts of local significance.
Offers workshops, lectures, walking tours, discussions, and other educational programs that educate and involve the diverse population of Newton and the region.
Maintains an archive of historic documents, photographs, maps, and other materials related to the history of Newton.
Promotes and celebrates historic research and preservation in and about the City of Newton.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
286 Waverley AveNewton, MA 02458
DATE POSTED
April 24, 2015
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Approximately 3.5 hours