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Hands On History Workbook

The Hands-On Newton History Workbook contains a series of worksheets that can be used to explore the documentary resources of the City of Newton. They are also a general resource for historical research in other New England cities and towns. Click here to see the worksheets.

Guides to Historical Research

If you are interested in the history of your city, your house, or your family, Historic Newton has research resources you can use to learn more:

The Jacksons and Their Homestead
The Jackson family associated with the Homestead on Washington Street can trace its descent back to two brothers who were among the first settlers on the south side of the Charles River in Cambridge: John, who bought his first piece of land near the Brighton line in 1639, and Edward, who followed three years later. In 1670 Edward bought a 500-acre farm that covered much of what is today Newton Corner and Newtonville. The story of the Jackson Homestead begins with Edward's gift of a house and 150 acres to his son Sebas -- a homestead where the family lived and worked for 10 generations. For a brief history in PDF format, read "The Jacksons and Their Homestead"

The City Fabric

Newton's twelve villages make the city the sum of an interesting and historic set of parts.

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Cynthia S. Stone, Director
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