The historical societies in Wellesley, Natick, Needham and Newton have received a grant from a bank foundation for a series of “Crossing Borders” programs focused on information relevant to all of the communities.
The following programs are planned:
*A walking tour of Lower Falls, literally crossing the border between Newton and Wellesley on
Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m. Suggested donation, $10 per person. Register through
newtonma.gov/HNwalks. Information: 617-796-1450 or 781-235-6690
*The Suburban Development of Needham, Newton, Natick, and Wellesley. A free lecture with
James O’Connell on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Needham History Center & Museum,
1147 Central Avenue, Needham. Information: 781-455-8860
*Women of Natick and Ponkapoag: The Untold History of Praying Towns. A conversation
with Kristen Wyman of the Natick Nipmuc Tribe and Elizabeth Solomon of the Massachusett
Tribe at Ponkapoag. Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central
St., Natick. Free admission. Information: 508-655-0729
Down By the River: New Takes on Charles River History. A free lecture by Kathleen
Rowe Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley
Avenue, Newton. Information: 617-796-1450
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