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  1. www.newtonma.gov › government › historic-newtonDurant-Kenrick House and Grounds | City of Newton, MA

    A 1734 farmhouse, restored and renovated in 2013 with the addition of a large, modern educational space. A family-friendly museum with period rooms, interactive games and puzzles.

  2. www.newtonma.gov › government › historic-newtonHistory of the Durant-Kenrick House | City of Newton, MA

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    • The Dewing Family

    This Georgian farmhouse, built c. 1734, retains the structure and detail that exemplifies its style—such as wide, high-ceilinged rooms, a floor plan with ample space for entertaining, and elaborately tooled balusters. In addition, the Durant-Kenrick House contains rare, early 19th-century stenciled floors. Historic Newton acquired the house in spri...

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    Edward Durant II (1695–1740), a prominent man in colonial-era Newton, built this house as a fitting residence for a country squire. His son, Edward Durant III (1715–1782), also earned the respect of his neighbors. He was one of Newton’s largest landowners, eventually amassing almost 150 acres of orchards, pasture, woodlot, and other property. He wa...

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    Arthur S. Dewing, a descendant of the Durant family, and his wife, Frances Rousmaniere Dewing, lived with their children at the Durant-Kenrick House through much of the 20th century. The Dewings were an unusual couple for their time: Frances was among the first women to earn a Ph.D. at Radcliffe College, and she taught at Mount Holyoke and Smith co...

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  3. www.newtonma.gov › proposals-projects › durantDurant-Kenrick Homestead | City of Newton, MA

    Durant-Kenrick Homestead. Historic Newton is a public-private partnership between the Jackson Homestead (a City of Newton department) and the private Newton Historical Society. The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is open to the public at a nominal charge on Wednesdays through Saturdays, and is open at no charge to Newton residents one weekend ...

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  5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g41707-dDurant-Kenrick House & Grounds - All You Need to Know BEFORE ...

    This 1734 farmhouse, restored and renovated in 2013, is one of two Newton history museums operated by Historic Newton. The family-friendly museum includes period rooms, interactive games and puzzles. Learn about colonial life, the Revolutionary War, slavery, abolitionism, the birth of American horticulture, and the historic preservation movement.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CaptCapt. Edward Durant House - Wikipedia

    The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is a historic late First Period house at 286 Waverly Avenue in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, that is now a historic house museum.

  7. www.facebook.com › DurantKenrickHouseandGroundsDurant-Kenrick House and Grounds | Newton MA - Facebook

    Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, Newton, Massachusetts. 56 likes · 237 were here. Step back in time at our museum to gain historical insight into today's issues of equality, sustainability,...

  8. www.visitma.com › business › 10143Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds - VisitMA

    Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Step back in time with fun games, multimedia and audio programs, hands-on activities, and 100-year-old specimen trees. Gain insight into today's issues of equality, sustainability, politics and protest. Built in 1734, the site explores the lives and contributions of three families over three centuries.