Feats of Engineering! The History of Water Pumping, Sunday, August 16 at 12pm

Did you know that the ancient Romans and 19th century Bostonians used similar techniques for moving water? Want to know more about the engineering behind supplying cities with water? Then, join us for the next talk in the Director’s Series with Executive Director Marcis Kempe on Sunday, AUGUST 16 at 12pm, for “Lifting Water: The History of Water Pumping.” Humans have wanted to move water for millennia, but there are many challenges in doing so. Hear stories of how people learned to use aqueducts and wells to move water early on, and discover the many engineering innovations that have followed. Meet at the Waterworks Overlook Gallery, and stay for a stroll around the Great Engines Hall. There is no event fee, but donations are welcome.

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum at 2450 Beacon Street in Boston, opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the historic waterworks and buildings which supplied the City of Boston with public water. The Museum presents unique stories of this early metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health. The Waterworks sits on the site of the original Chestnut Hill Reservoir and pumping station in a building dating to the late 1880’s. It consists of the Great Engines Hall, housing three historic steam-powered pumping engines, and a two story glass-enclosed pavilion, featuring the Overlook Gallery. Directions and hours can be found at www.WaterworksMuseum.org. Connect with us on Facebook at Waterworks Museum (official) and on Twitter @MetroWaterworks. Accessible by T on the Green Line “C” and “D” trains, and by Bus (#51 and #86). Limited parking available.