Thursday, February 16, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
EXHIBIT OPENING
Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Anti-Slavery in the North
Be the first to crawl inside our slave ship container, stand atop the legendary well, and learn more about the enslaved people who used to live in Newton. Join us for the exciting unveiling of our completely renovated and expanded exhibition about Slavery, Abolition, and the Underground Railroad.  Enjoy light refreshments and experience the exhibit’s new hands-on interactives, audio elements, and content. Free.

Tuesday, February 21, 2:00 PM
THE MASSACHUSETTS 54th: A BLACK REGIMENT IN THE CIVIL WAR
A Vacation Week Family Program
Did you know that Massachusetts raised one of the first black regiments of the Civil War, led by a man who grew up in Newton?  Come learn about their stories, and make a popular civil-war era toy to take home.  Cost: $20 per family ($15 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to register.

Thursday, February 23, 2:00 PM
FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM
A Vacation Week Family Program
Learn about slavery in New England and what people did to fight against it.  Hear stories of escapes on the Underground Railroad, and then explore our brand new, hands-on exhibit, Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Anti-Slavery in the North. Cost: $20 per family ($15 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to register.