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FeaturedNeedham History Center Gift Shop Sale
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FeaturedThe Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesEven after 80 years, the horrific 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire continues to cast a long shadow across Boston. Stephanie Schorow, author of The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy (History Press, October 2022) will present an illustrated lecture about this inferno that features new research and insights into its continuing mysteries and the lingering impact on […]
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FeaturedNeedham History Center Gala Event
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesEnjoy some Music and Merriment at the Schoolhouse Pub! This annual fundraiser for the Needham History Center & Museum will be on March 1, 2025 at the History Center. This year’s event features piano entertainment from Needham musician Doug Robinson, along with a craft beer tasting with selections from Jack’s Abby and Nightshift Brewing. In […]
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FeaturedNeedham’s Winding Road to Revolution
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesWith 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 […]
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FeaturedFood for Thought…
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesWith 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 […]
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FeaturedPansy Day at NHCM
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesFor 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.
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FeaturedNeedham 2 Arlington Walk
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). […]
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Needham History Center’s Photography Exhibit
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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FeaturedAll Roads Lead to Needham
Virtual EventThe 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 […]
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FeaturedNeedham History Center Rum Tasting Event
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesExplore 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 […]
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