The 31st Annual Newton House Tour
May 19, 2013, 12:00-5:00 pm
Volunteers Needed! Attend the tour for FREE!
Volunteers are needed (11:30 am-2:30 pm or 2-5 pm.) In return for service, all volunteers receive a free ticket. To volunteer for the tour please e-mail newtonhousetour@gmail.com.
Buy your tickets now online or call 617.796.1450

APRIL
Thursday, April 25, 7:00 PM
A CITY OF VILLAGES-THE 2013 NEWTON HISTORY SERIES
Shaped by the Train: The “Ideal Village” of Newton Highlands
How did Newton Highlands go from a collection of farms to a streetcar suburb of Boston? Did you ever wonder about the explosive growth of the village and the many architectural styles of its houses? Join Srdjan Nedeljkovic, president of the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council, as he takes you on a journey through the history of what many consider to be Newton’s ideal village and learn about its past, present, and possible future. Cosponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. At the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Free.

Sunday, April 28, Noon-4 PM
NEWTON SERVES-HISTORIC BURYING GROUNDS CLEAN-UP
Join community members in Newton’s day of service by cleaning up Newton’s historic Burying Grounds. Registration to volunteer at East Parish, West Parish, or South Burying Ground is available at www.newtoncommunitypride.org.

MAY
Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, noon-5 PM
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the Jackson Homestead and Museum.

Saturday, May 4, 3:00-4:30 PM
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Join us for an afternoon of enchanting music-a combination of chamber music and solo works by Schubert, Siber, Britten, Dowland, and Giuliani- performed by New England Conservatory students studying under renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. Spend an afternoon enjoying beautiful music and light refreshments in an intimate setting. Free.

Saturday, May 18, 5:30-7:30 PM
HOUSE TOUR PREVIEW PARTY
The Preview Party celebrates the homeowners and the homes being featured on our 31st Annual Tour. Join us for sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and fine wines and get a sneak preview of the homes featured on the Tour. Individual tickets $125 each by advance registration only. Sponsorship opportunities also available; buy tickets online at www.historicnewton.org or over the phone at 617.796.1450.

Sunday, May 19, noon-5:00 PM
31st ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR
Featuring private homes that highlight interior design, architecture, and historic renovation throughout Newton, the House Tour benefits Historic Newton’s programming. Advance sale tickets: $25 for Historic Newton members/$35 for nonmembers. Ticket prices increase $5 the day before the tour, so buy now and save! Buy your House Tour tickets at www.historicnewton.org or by calling 617.796.1450.

Thursday, May 23, 7:30 PM
HISTORY BOOK CLUB MEETING
This month’s book selection is Choosing War: The Lost Chance for Peace and the Escalation of War in Vietnam by Fredrik Logevall. Recognized as a major work and a touchstone for any future discussion of the origins of America’s military escalation in Vietnam, the book exploits a wide array of new sources to explore America’s Vietnam policy. Well written and accessible, it cogently and systematically undermines the argument that America’s military escalation in Vietnam was in any way inevitable or necessary. The book club is free and open to all, new members are welcome.

Starting in May, enjoy “Sneak Peaks” of the new Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds: Thursdays and Saturdays, 2-5 PM. See the results of the building restoration, explore life in the different time periods and try out our games. Your input now will help shape the future of this museum!

The Jackson Homestead and Museum is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, and Noon to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.
If you need special assistance, please call 617-796-1450.