Needham Historical Society
2009-2010 Events Calendar

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Coming Soon ~
The 2010-2011 Program Calendar!
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All Programs take place at the Needham Historical Society's Upper Falls Schoolhouse (1147 Central Avenue), unless otherwise noted

Admission is free for Members, $5.00 for Non-Members

Program Calendar, 2009 - 2010

October 18, 2009 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm

CANDLEPIN BOWLING in NEEDHAM
Scott Moore, Owner, Needham Bowlaway

From Ladies' Days to Cosmic Bowling,
the Bowlaway has kept us on our pins since 1917.
And since it’s October, we even have a few GHOSTS in the machine!

November 15 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm

AROUND the WORLD on TWO WHEELS:
Annie Londonderry's Extraordinary Ride
Peter Zheutlin, Needham Author and Avid Cyclist

In 1894, a young mother left Boston to circle the world by bicycle;
when she returned home she was world famous – as someone else.
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November 22 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm

TEA and HISTORY ~
A Colonial Tea Party and Costume Presentation
Jane Graham, Wayside Inn Chapter, NSDAR
Co-Sponsored by the Col. Wm. McIntosh Chapter, NSDAR

December 13 (Sunday) from 2:00 - 4:00 pm

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
~ Decorations and Refreshments ~
Good company and good cheer to celebrate the holidays!

January 10, 2010 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm

FARMING at VOLANTE'S: Past, Present and Future
Teri Volante, Production Manager, Volante Farms

The Volantes have been farming since 1917, but that’s no reason to rest on their tomatoes…

February 6 (Saturday), 7:30 - 10:00 pm

CHOCOLATE CREATIONS & CHAMPAGNE

To warm a winter evening and benefit the Needham Historical Society.
Who says you can't Do Well while Eating Well?

For Reservations and Tickets, please call 781-455-8860

This Program has been POSTPONED ~
The new date will be announced when available.

A POSTCARD HISTORY of NORFOLK COUNTY
Paul Tedesco, Dover Historical Society

Pictures are worth a thousand words, and we have lots of 'em!

April 10 (Saturday) from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL
PANSY DAY FESTIVAL
For 28 years and counting –
celebrating Spring and Needham’s Official Flower!
Gifts, Books, Games . . . and of course, Pansies!
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April 25 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm (note change of date!)

AERONAUTS:
Observation Balloons During the Civil War

Tom Leary, Chief of Police, Needham and Able Historian

May 13 (Thursday) at 6:00 pm

ANNUAL MEETING and BANQUET
Needham Sheraton Hotel
100 Cabot Street, Needham

For Reservations and Tickets, please call 781-455-8860