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Tour of the Jackson Homestead in Newton, Massachusetts Video

Bob takes a tour of the Jackson Homestead in Newton, Massachusetts. David Olson is on hand to talk about the Jackson family, who made their name as candle makers. The museum features a number of exhibits, including Native American displays, abolitionist memorabilia (the home was a stop on the Underground Railroad) and a history of the Newton, Massachusetts area.

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