Newton House Tour
ORGANIZATION: Historic Newton
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Historic Newton is seeking volunteers to help staff the 42nd Annual Newton House Tour on Sunday, May 18th. Volunteers are placed at homes on the tour to welcome visitors, provide information and wayfinding, and ensure that visitors respect the site. A shift captain will be present at the home to provide guidance and support. Each volunteer receives one free ticket to the House Tour (a $50 value). There are two shifts available: 11:30am-2:30pm or 2:15-5:15pm. You can sign up online at https://form-usa.keela.co/ 2025-house-tour-volunteer- signup . Please contact us at education@historicnewton. org with any questions.
2 Shifts
- Sun May 18, 2025 - 11:30 AM to 02:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
- Sun May 18, 2025 - 02:15 PM to 05:15 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
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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
Arts & Culture,
Community
WHEN
Sun May 18, 2025
11:30 AM - 05:15 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
286 Waverley AveNewton, MA 02458
(42.346 ,-71.18079 )
DATE POSTED
May 1, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hours or more
- Ability to talk to eventgoers, remind eventgoers of event guidelines, stand or sit in the assigned location