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  • Needham’s Winding Road to Revolution

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    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    With Gloria Greis, Needham History Center. As he sent the Needham militia off with his blessing on the morning of April 19, 1775, the Rev. Samuel West was worried. He had reason to be – what was a small group of farmers with minimal military training doing, going up against the strongest army in the […]

  • Food for Thought…

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    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    With author Dan Dain Join Dan Dain, author of the book A History of Boston, as he leads you through a history of restaurant dining in Boston from the colonial period to the present. He will walk you through the history of colonial taverns, early “restorators,” the golden era of hotel dining, the rise of […]

  • Pansy Day at NHCM

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    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    For more than 40 years, we have been celebrating Needham’s history and it’s official flower, the Pansy! We will have pansies for planting, hanger baskets, and beautiful planter arrangements.

  • Needham 2 Arlington Walk

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    250 years ago on this day! Needham residents helped repel British attacks on Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. The Needham Militia’s 12.6 mile march to join the battle started at the Townsend Green (Nehoiden and Central Ave) and ended in Arlington by the Jason Russell House (which still stands at 7 Jason Street). […]

  • Chapel Street Mural Dedication

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    Chapel Street 85-93 Chapel Street, Needham, MA, United States

    Artist Mia Cross recently finished painting a continuation of the mural on the rear of the building. The Needham Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), will host a celebration of the mural on the side of the building in the alley way on Chapel Street. Mia Cross , who created the mural last October, will […]

  • Race Amity Day 2025

    Avery Field 355 Webster Street, Needham, MA, United States

    Needham Celebrates Race Amity Day and the Dedication of the Richard Fry Plaque This event is being held rain or shine. Enjoy food, crafts, and live music. Race Amity celebrates the friendships between people of different races and cultures, and recognizes the collaborations which advance equity and social justice. Everyone welcome! Sponsored by the Needham […]

  • Needham Garden Tour

    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    The Needham Women’s Club will host the 2025 Needham Garden Tour on Saturday, June 14, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The tour will feature a diverse array of local gardens, showcasing everything from lush landscapes to creative backyard retreats. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through beautiful settings, gain inspiration for their own […]

    $30

  • Needham History Center’s Photography Exhibit

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    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    The Needham History Center & Museum is privileged to exhibit the work of four talented Needham photographers – Thomas Gaitley, Alison Borrelli, Gail Fischer, and Ilene Hoffman. Join us on September 10th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at the Needham History Center, 1147 Central Avenue, for a reception to celebrate the opening of the show […]

  • All Roads Lead to Needham

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    The Needham History Center and Museum is proud to launch a new podcast, produced in collaboration with the Needham Channel. The Needham Local website features Gloria Greis' Weekly Stories, from the Needham History Center and Museum's Weekly Newsletter. The "All Roads" podcast revisits some of those stories and pairs them with thoughtful interviews that place […]

  • Needham History Center Rum Tasting Event

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    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    Explore the Great Terroirs of Rum! with Rich Fiorillo of Planteray Rum Distillers presenter by Bin Ends Wine in Needham November 5th at 7 pm, at the Needham History Center Join us on November 5th as Rich Fiorello, New England Regional Manager for Planteray Rum along with John Hafferty, proprietor of Bin Ends Wine entertain […]

    $25.00

  • Holiday Sale & Book Signing

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    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    Do your holiday shopping while enjoying refreshments, music, and exhibits! We have unique Needham merchandise - gifts for everyone on your list! (You know it's not too early to start...) And check out our Heirloom Shop for serveware, barware, and vintage table pieces to decorate your home and dress up your holiday table. Here is […]

  • Crime of the Century: How the Brink’s Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston

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    Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United States

    Stephanie Schorow is back, with a story that is “stranger—and far more compelling—than Hollywood led us to believe” (author David Kruh). On January 17, 1950, seven robbers in Halloween masks walked into a counting room of the Brink’s armored car garage on Prince Street in Boston and walked out with $2.5 million in cash, checks, […]

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