Historic Newton will host two events about people who came to Newton from different parts of the world: why they immigrated, where they settled, and how they helped build our city. This two-part series of videos introduces guest narrators telling the history of different immigrant groups. Watch excerpts from these videos and meet the narrators for Q&A afterwards. Suggested donation for each event is $10 (Historic Newton members, $5).
- August 9, 7PM: Part 1 covers Irish, French Canadian, Russian Jewish, and African American communities in the 19th century. Register here.
- August 23, 7PM: Part 2 covers Italian, Chinese, and Ukrainian/Russian-speaking communities in the 20th century. Register here.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency and a Bridge Street Sponsorship from Mass Humanities.