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What Makes This Flower So Special?
Community Organizations Local History Needham History Center and Museum On Our Minds Town Celebrations & Events

What Makes This Flower So Special?

April 3, 2025 • Annually, the Needham History Center and Museum takes a day to celebrate a delicate flower known as the Giant Swiss Pansy....

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Ashley Julier
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Spring to Arrive at the NHCM
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Spring to Arrive at the NHCM

March 28, 2024 • A look at what to expect at the celebration of Needham's official flower. The Giant Swiss Pansy is having a bit...

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Spring into the Season
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Spring into the Season

March 25, 2024 • Needham Local takes a look at upcoming events and annual traditions that mark the start of spring in Needham. Needham Community...

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Cameron Morsberger
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New Mural ‘Blossoms’ in the Heights
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New Mural ‘Blossoms’ in the Heights

April 27, 2023 • Learn the story behind "Blossoms," the mural located at the corner of Highland Avenue and West Street in Needham. A much...

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Needham Pansy Day is April 8th!
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Needham Pansy Day is April 8th!

March 30, 2023 • Needham History Center and Museum's annual Pansy Day celebration will be on April 8, 2023. For about four decades, it has...

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