Waltham Historical Society

10/06/2026

The purchase of each shopping bag at the Hannaford's, 55 Russell Street in Waltham, will see the Waltham Historical Society benefit $1.00 during the month of October. Thank you in advance for your support.

10/03/2026

Starting at 10:00am! Waltham Historical Society Yard Sale! Lots of items that include books, furniture and toys. We have a tremendous doll house, antique bread cutter and bookcases. There are Historical Society materials and items that will be perfect for holiday gift giving. Come on down to 260 Grove Street and see what we have. Only open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

10/02/2026

Really well done article on the Waltham Historical Society and Historic New England collaboration bringing the story of Grover Cronin to our members. The link to the story in today's Waltham Times encapsulates a little taste of the presentation.

In 1954, 75,000 people came to see the Easter Bunny, in Waltham, a city of about 50,000 at the time. From the Reece Corp. parking lot (now Nova

09/30/2026

Waltham Historical Society Yard Sale
We're still accepting donations of items the sale of which will benefit the work of the Historical Society.
Come by on Saturday and see if we have that perfect item for decorating, gifting or practical usage.

09/23/2026

Join us tomorrow night at Historic New England's Lyman Estate! Purchase tickets here, while they last: https://my.historicnewengland.org/26645/grover-cronin-sep?_gl=1*9dcqg2*_gcl_au*MTYxMjQxMTUyMi4xNzg5NDQxNTE5*_ga*MTg1NDc2ODQ2NC4xNzg5NDQxNTE5*_ga_FZ62ER4KHZ*czE3OTAxNjMxODQkbzUkZzAkdDE3OTAxNjMxODQkajYwJGwwJGgxNjc4NTA3MDM2

09/21/2026

Just a few tickets are left for Jack Cox’s lecture on the history of Grover Cronin’s this Thursday! Seating is limited, so don’t wait! Members of the Waltham Historical Society should have received the discount code via email. Buy tickets here:

This is a repeat of the April 2026 talk. For more than 100 years, Grover Cronin Department Store on Moody Street was the destination for shoppers around Greater Boston. Employing hundreds of local residents, Cronin's was a pioneer in the field of merchandising and generously supported the community....

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Independence Day, Waltham! 🎉🎊🎉 To record this momentous occasion, we want photos of YOUR 4th of July celebrations across Waltham! They will be saved in our digital archives for future generations! Post them in the comments here, or send them in an email to [email protected]

Please include the location, description, and photo credits! 🇺🇸 Let’s see how Waltham celebrates America’s 250th! ❤️🤍💙 Have a fun and safe weekend, Waltham!
(photos of Waltham’s firework celebration last weekend are below!)

06/03/2026

A wonderful event tomorrow night at the Waltham Public Library! Go see the fantastic American Legion Band and tour the amazing archives of local history in the Waltham Room! 🇺🇸

THURS, 6/4, 6-7PM, LIBRARY LAWN and WALTHAM ROOM: Join us for the MA 250th with a performance by the Waltham American Legion Band on the Library Lawn and a Waltham Room Open House! Grab a blanket, a picnic, and relax outside on the Lawn, and visit our Waltham Room to see special local history items from the Revolutionary War.

04/14/2026

The talk on Grover Cronin’s with Jack Cox this Thursday is SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available at the door.

04/10/2026

Thanks to a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council, we have been digitizing more of our collection of Waltham High School football game films. Please enjoy this film of Waltham High vs. Brookline on October 2, 1965. Were you there? What years were you at Waltham High? Please let us know in the comments! 🏈 Go Hawks! 🦅 Waltham Gridiron Club Waltham High School Friends The City of Waltham The Waltham Times The Waltham Channel Waltham High School Band Alumni Waltham High School PTO

Game played at Leary Field on October 2, 1965. Waltham wins 40-12.