Community on the Lawn at Browne House
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Browne House, 562 Main Street, Watertown, MA
Enjoy live music and lawn games, chat with nearby organizations, and peruse the Watertown Free Public Library Bookmobile. Dive into the history of the city through an exploration of the oldest house in Watertown, spotlight talks, and more.
Other participating organizations include:
Historical Society of Watertown
Watertown Public Arts & Culture
The Pigsgusset Initiative
Gore Place
Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
Friends of Mount Auburn
and more!
Parking is available next door in the police station parking lot and along Main Street.
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Community Conversations
Representatives from partner organizations will be on hand throughout the day to discuss their work.
10:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., Browne House 101
Enjoy a mini-tour of this historic site. The museum remains open with staff on hand throughout the day.
11:00 a.m., Preservation Talk
Omri Nassau, Director of Preservation Trades at Historic New England, discusses how the late-1600s building has held up over time, literally.
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Ice Cream
Frosty Ice Cream has popsicles and ice cream sandwiches for purchase.
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m., Live Music
The New Grown-Ups take the stage in the early afternoon, bringing a modern twist to American Roots music. Their sound blends traditional folk, country, blues, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, pop, and original songs into a lively contemporary acoustic performance.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
