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Walpole Historical Society celebrates 125th anniversary

Walpole Historical Society celebrates 125th anniversary

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In honor of their 125th Anniversary, the Walpole Historical Society hosted a celebratory event on Saturday, May 27th, at their specific location, the Deacon Willard Lewis House. According to their website, the Walpole Historical Society began on May 23rd, 1898, and...

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Tollhouse Shops features antiques for cheap

Tollhouse Shops features antiques for cheap
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Wellesley has its own antique store, selling a variety of priced-down home décor pieces, fine china and paintings. But unlike other stores, this one’s proceeds go to a worthy town cause, and every piece for sale has a local connection. Inside of the Wellesley Historical Society building from 11-3...
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Mountains majesty at Wellesley Winter Wednesday

Mountains majesty at Wellesley Winter Wednesday
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By Alex Oliveira Hometown Weekly Reporter Young Wellesley residents gathered in the library craft room on Wednesday, January 9, to work on some arts and crafts and learn local history as a part of the library’s and the Wellesley Historical Society’s Winter Wednesday series. With the help of the Historical Society, kids learned the story...
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N.C. Wyeth’s legacy explored

N.C. Wyeth’s legacy explored
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Many modern Needhamites probably think that the only important person to come out of our suburban Boston town is Aly Raisman. While the gymnast is certainly impressive, there is a former star whose fame at the time eclipsed even that of an Olympic athlete. N.C. Wyeth was born in...
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