Historic Newton

Historic Newton Collects and protects Newton's memories. Visit the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds today! to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.

The Jackson Homestead and Museum is located at
527 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
617-796-1450
Open Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is located at
286 Waverley Avenue
Newton, MA 02458
617-641-9142
Open Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.

06/03/2026

Our annual Plant Swap returns on Saturday, June 13 at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Bring your plants, expertise, and excitement to Durant-Kenrick for a fun morning of exchanging ideas and greenery. Check out our website to learn more about the event and to let us know you plan to attend.

This floating tableau is a scene from the Water Pageant held at Crystal Lake in Newton Centre in June 1932. Organized by...
06/03/2026

This floating tableau is a scene from the Water Pageant held at Crystal Lake in Newton Centre in June 1932. Organized by the Newton Civic Arts Association, this two-night extravaganza featured local talent portraying scenes from famous operas on a series of rafts, with musical accompaniment, singing, and dancing. All of Newton’s villages participated in staging these floats.

Volunteers Needed for Newton's July 4th Morning Celebration! Be part of one of Newton's favorite community traditions at...
06/02/2026

Volunteers Needed for Newton's July 4th Morning Celebration!

Be part of one of Newton's favorite community traditions at the Newton Centre Bowl! We're looking for volunteers to help make this special event a success.

Opportunities include decorating the venue, assisting children with arts & crafts, helping Historic Newton with a special America 250 exhibit, and more. Whether you can give an hour or a morning, we'd love to have you on the team.

Interested? Email [email protected] or sign up through our volunteer registration form today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4AAEA72CA6F49-63598199-july

June is here and we’ve got a lot of events planned! From walking tours to lectures to community events, there’s somethin...
06/01/2026

June is here and we’ve got a lot of events planned! From walking tours to lectures to community events, there’s something for everyone this month. Check out our online calendar for more information about each of these offerings. Link in bio!

This photo shows Joeng Soon and Chong Ho Cho with their son Phillip, at their new Asian grocery store Jin Mi in Newtonvi...
05/31/2026

This photo shows Joeng Soon and Chong Ho Cho with their son Phillip, at their new Asian grocery store Jin Mi in Newtonville in 1976. In 2025, approximately 18% of Newton’s population identified as Asian, making it the largest non-white ethnic group in the city. As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, we celebrate our AAPI friends and neighbors who call Newton home.

05/29/2026

New merch alert! Our museum shops are buzzing with new items. Our staff favorites would have to be the new candle scents and the wampum jewelry. Come by the museums to check out these and other great items!

Jackson Homestead: Wednesday & Friday 11am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
Durant-Kenrick: Wednesday & Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm

05/28/2026

Today’s gorgeous weather has us reminiscing about last week's House Tour. Thank you to all those that attended, the generous homeowners and the Waterworks Museum, our amazing volunteers, our hard-working House Tour Committee, and all our sponsors. Before next year’s 44th iteration, join us for a walking tour, lecture, or program to keep exploring your city!

What would your life be like if you lived in Newton 250 years ago? During this lecture you’ll meet your neighbors, explo...
05/27/2026

What would your life be like if you lived in Newton 250 years ago? During this lecture you’ll meet your neighbors, explore the town, and understand how Newtonians felt about the question of independence. Join us at the Newton Free Library next Tuesday, June 2nd to learn about all this and more.

For many Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, rest, and the unofficial start to summer. This game in our collection wou...
05/25/2026

For many Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, rest, and the unofficial start to summer. This game in our collection would be the perfect activity for today. From circa 1900, the game takes players through the U.S. Military Academy to experience the tribulations and triumphs of soldiers. It’s one small way to put yourself in the shoes of someone who served.

“The Players” were an amateur drama club based in Newton, founded in 1887 and continuing until 1962; this is the program...
05/22/2026

“The Players” were an amateur drama club based in Newton, founded in 1887 and continuing until 1962; this is the program from their first season. The inaugural production in May 1887 was the popular comedy “Our Boys,” performed at the old City Hall in Weston Newton with music by the Newton High School orchestra. The program’s cover illustration was provided by Edward Dewson, a Boston-based architect and designer of “art furnishings.”

Address

527 Washington Street
Newton, MA
02458

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16177961450

Website

https://www.newtonma.gov/government/historic-newton/events/walking-

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