On Sunday, December 8, from 3 – 5, the Jamaica Plain Historical Society and the JP Forum will present a free lecture entitled History of the Boston Children’s Museum at the Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street. For over 100 years Boston Children’s Museum has been engaging children in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. In 1913, the Museum opened its doors at Pinebank in Jamaica Plain. Since then, the Museum has grown from a museum rooted in a single neighborhood to an urban museum serving the entire city of Boston and beyond. Come learn about the history of the Museum, what has changed and what has stood the test of time. The speakers are Leslie Swartz, Senior VP of Research and Development at Boston Children’s Museum and special guest Ted Walsh, a lifelong resident of JP who has collaborated on centennial exhibit materials based on his memories of visits to BCM. Public is welcome, and although this is a free lecture, a $5 donation will be gratefully accepted.
