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Historic, ‘Untold’ Stories To Take Spotlight at Needham Nonprofit
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Historic, ‘Untold’ Stories To Take Spotlight at Needham Nonprofit

July 18, 2025 • As Massachusetts and the nation celebrate 250 years of independence, one Needham organization hopes to highlight the Revolutionary role of Bay...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Red Coats Return
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Red Coats Return

June 9, 2025 • In its second annual stop in Needham, a Revolutionary War reenactment troupe spoke with attendees about their military unit and fielded...

Derick Risner
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Needham History: Needham’s Road to Revolution
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Needham History: Needham’s Road to Revolution

There we were - right in the thick of things. "Paul Revere" by NC Wyeth. Wyeth used his grandfather Zirngiebel's house at 178 South Street...

Gloria Greis, Needham History Center and Museum
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A Walk in Their Historical Shoes
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A Walk in Their Historical Shoes

April 10, 2025 • Derick Risner tells us what to expect during this year's Needham2Arlington community walk, especially since it coincides with a special anniversary....

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Turning out in Defense of the Crown
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Turning out in Defense of the Crown

June 24, 2024 • A troop of Revolutionary War reenactors camped out in Needham Saturday to teach the public about British soldiers and their history....

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Cameron Morsberger
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Needham History: Needham Declares Independence in June. Nation Follows 11 Days Later
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Needham History: Needham Declares Independence in June. Nation Follows 11 Days Later

“If the Honorable Congress … of the United Colonies Declare them independent of the kingdom of Great Britain, they the Said Inhabitants [of Needham] will...

Gloria Greis, Needham History Center and Museum
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