Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic Walking Tour
When:
Saturday, Sep 02, 2023 9:00a -
10:00a
Saturday, Sep 02, 2023 9:00a -
10:00a
Where:
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
2450 Beacon St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Admission:
$15
Hosted by:
Categories:
History, Outside
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chestnut-hill-reservoir-historic-walking-tour-tickets-620840509677
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the 150-year old Chestnut Hill Reservoir and the historic structures around it? On this one hour walking tour, you will have the opportunity to view diverse architectural examples from Boston’s Golden Age, hear how the reservoir site was developed over time, and discover how all the Waterworks complex buildings contributed to the success of one of the country’s first metropolitan water systems.
As this tour will be conducted outdoors, please dress accordingly for the weather. Should your tour get rained out, the museum will reach out with information about rain dates and refunds. Tours meet on the front steps of the museum. You are welcome to visit the museum after your tour.
The total distance covered on this tour will be about 0.75 miles across grass, sidewalk, gravel, and 2 flights of stone steps. Please note that while this tour is wheelchair accessible, the accessible route includes some steep ramps. We recommend visitors in wheelchairs bring a companion to assist them on this tour.
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Saturday, 5/27 at 9am
Sunday, 6/11 at 10am
Saturday, 7/1 at 9am
Sunday, 8/13 at 10am
Saturday, 9/2 at 9am
Sunday, 10/1 at 10am
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