Join us on selected Wednesday nights from April through December for Waterworks Wednesdays. You’ll hear from guest speakers, take tours of the building and the reservoir, and learn about issues relating to water, Boston history, architecture, and landscape.
April
The Preservation Movement Then and Now
We're proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit, "The Preservation Movement Then and Now," an exhibition on loan from Historic New England (HNE). Lorna Condon, senior archivist and librarian at HNE, will speak at 7 pm. In her presentation, "William Sumner Appleton: A Life in Preservation," Condon will discuss the man who was the leading force behind the preservation of historic homes in New England. Appleton (1874-1947) founded The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, now known as Historic New England.
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Where: Waterworks Museum
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Cost: Free - RSVP to
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May
The Reservoir as Park: The Chestnut Hill Reservoir and the Boston Park System
Jennifer Wilton, .
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Where: Waterworks Museum
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Cost: $5 - RSVP to
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How to Have a Dinner Conversation about Water-borne Diseases!
Robert Sims, President of the Massachusetts Waterworks Association, will take a historic look at water-borne diseases and their impact on society. He will also report on historical causes and cures. Specific case studies will be discussed, including the Broad Street Well incident in London.
Special Lecture by Maryanne O'Hara, The Human Cost
Cascade, Massachusetts, the setting of Maryanne O'Hara's debut novel Cascade, is loosely based on the four towns that were flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir. O'Hara will talk about the research she conducted and the reasons that she decided to fictionalize the setting. She will show brief video segments of former Swift River Valley residents talking about their memories, lead a discussion about the human costs and benefits of public works projects, and read from Cascade.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Where: Waterworks Museum
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Cost: $5 - RSVP to
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June
