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SUMMARY:Medford in Motion: Local History Walking Tour at Haines Square and Fellsway West
DESCRIPTION:Come on a walking tour with local historian Dee Morris to learn more about the history of Medford in Motion! \nWe will gather at Haines Square\, one of Medford’s busiest business districts\, and then go on to explore Fellsway West\, a wide parkway completed in 1898. Leading to the Middlesex Fells Reservation\, the historic road provided an ideal venue for the Fellsway Driving Club to race their horse-drawn sleighs. This neighborhood also embraced blue collar workers such as Waldimir Kashtaniuk\, a chocolate maker\, and Nathan B. Levine\, a street car operator born in Lithuania. Fellsway West had everything that hard-working men and women could desire: convenience\, affordability and access to nature. \nMeeting Place: \nMeet at the beautiful Haines Square mural on the Fellsway Theatre building next to the large parking lot abutting Target\, Walgreens and Flash Fitness Gym on Salem Street. It is next to the Salem Street @ Fellsway Garage bus stop on the Bus 101 route. \n  \nSee the location on Google Maps by clicking this link.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/medford-in-motion-local-history-walking-tour-at-haines-square-and-fellsway-west-2/
LOCATION:Haines Square\, 429 Salem St. \, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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SUMMARY:Celebrating America's 250th: Two Nerdy History Girls Discuss Everyday Life in 1776 (Zoom Program)
DESCRIPTION:We’re at it again! We keep having so much fun with Loretta and Susan that we had to keep bringing them back for encore performances. And\, this time\, they are focusing on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. They are so knowledgeable about the everyday lives of people who lived through this era as well as how war could upend those lives. We know that\, as always\, we’ll have a great conversation and learn so much about how this historic happening affected every aspect of people’s lives. \n  \nYou know them as the Two Nerdy History Girls – authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott were the originators of the infamous blog. We\, once again\, have Loretta and Susan here to answer all of our burning questions about the 250th. How do they do their research\, how much of it comes out of their visits to Colonial Williamsburg\, and how do they incorporate their knowledge into their writing? We can’t wait for what we know is going to be a fascinating conversation between these two friends and researchers. \n  \nClick here to register for this program! \nAbout the presenters: \nLoretta Chase has worked in academe\, retail\, and the visual arts\, as well as on the streets—as a meter maid—and in video\, as a scriptwriter. She might have developed an excitingly checkered career had her spouse not nagged her into writing fiction. Her bestselling historical romances\, set in the Regency and Romantic eras of the early nineteenth century\, have won a number of awards\, including the Romance Writers of America’s RITA® and Vivian®. For more about her past\, her books\, and what she does and doesn’t do on social media\, please visit her website. \nSusan Holloway Scott is the author of over fifty historical novels and novellas. Her bestselling books have received numerous awards and honors\, and with more than four million copies of her books in print\, she has been published in nineteen foreign countries around the world. She has also written under the pseudonyms Isabella Bradford and Miranda Jarrett. \nSusan is a graduate of Brown University\, and lives with her family in a book-filled house outside of Philadelphia\, PA. \nCheck out the previous posts on Two Nerdy History Girls Blog! \nPlease register for this event and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails – make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom. Due to limited space\, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out this form to receive the video link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyq2AmqS0ZCs9t_9Ck4D2B2jtX9MHnd6oTMUqMO1IHw7jNjg/viewform \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. We are also pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event. \nThe library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend this program\, please be sure to register. There is a follow-up question that will help us understand how we can include you in our programs.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/celebrating-americas-250th-two-nerdy-history-girls-discuss-everyday-life-in-1776-zoom-program/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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SUMMARY:We Were Always Here: Uncovering Queer History in Every Era
DESCRIPTION:From the Friends of Dorothy to Boston marriages\, LGBTQIA+ people have been living as their authentic queer selves in every era\, in every culture. \nGenderqueer inclusion consultant\, Ali Kane (she/they) will share queer stories from the 1600s to the 1960s. From these accounts\, you will gain a glimpse into queer lives throughout history\, as well as explore how these truths were uncovered and strategies for preserving queer history today. Through case studies\, you will learn how historians continue to grapple with validating these experiences within 21st Century understanding of identity\, gender\, and family. \nClick here to register for this program!
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/we-were-always-here-uncovering-queer-history-in-every-era/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T190000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating America's 250th: "Boston\, 1776" with Author J.D. Dickey​
DESCRIPTION:In Boston\, 1776\, author J. D. Dickey leads us through the turbulent streets\, tub-thumping taverns\, and radical strongholds of a town at war with an empire. Far from the powdered wigs and genteel debates of history textbooks\, this book guides us through the real Boston of the American Revolution: frenzied\, dangerous\, and fiercely alive. \nUpon America’s 250th anniversary\, Boston\, 1776 portrays the Cradle of Liberty and the American Revolution as never before: raw\, radical\, and roaring with life. \nClick here to register for this program!
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/celebrating-americas-250th-boston-1776-with-author-j-d-dickey/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings,Historical Talks/Presentations
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SUMMARY:"Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life" with author Rachel Hartigan
DESCRIPTION:Join author Rachel Hartigan as she discusses her book\, “Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life”. Unravel one of history’s greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative exploring three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance. We’re sure we all have our ideas on what could have happened to Amelia Earhart so we hope you’ll join us for this fascinating conversation! \nClick here to register for this program!
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/lost-amelia-earharts-three-mysterious-deaths-and-one-extraordinary-life-with-author-rachel-hartigan/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings,Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T004425Z
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SUMMARY:Medford in Motion: Local History Walking Tour at Haines Square and Fellsway West
DESCRIPTION:Come on a walking tour with local historian Dee Morris to learn more about the history of Medford in Motion! \nWe will gather at Haines Square\, one of Medford’s busiest business districts\, and then go on to explore Fellsway West\, a wide parkway completed in 1898. Leading to the Middlesex Fells Reservation\, the historic road provided an ideal venue for the Fellsway Driving Club to race their horse-drawn sleighs. This neighborhood also embraced blue collar workers such as Waldimir Kashtaniuk\, a chocolate maker\, and Nathan B. Levine\, a street car operator born in Lithuania. Fellsway West had everything that hard-working men and women could desire: convenience\, affordability and access to nature. \nMeeting Place: \nMeet at the beautiful Haines Square mural on the Fellsway Theatre building next to the large parking lot abutting Target\, Walgreens and Flash Fitness Gym on Salem Street. It is next to the Salem Street @ Fellsway Garage bus stop on the Bus 101 route. \n \nSee the location on Google Maps by clicking this link.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/medford-in-motion-local-history-walking-tour-at-haines-square-and-fellsway-west/
LOCATION:Haines Square\, 429 Salem St. \, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T203000
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere and Plan B: Planning and Improvisation in the Lexington Alarm
DESCRIPTION:After the Battle of Lexington & Concord on April 19\, 1775\, Massachusetts resistance leaders portrayed the uprising as a mostly spontaneous response to the army’s incursion into a peaceful countryside. Decades later\, Henry W. Longfellow presented “Paul Revere’s Ride” as nearly a one-man show. \nIn truth\, the Massachusetts Patriots had prepared for months to resist the Crown military. Revere was part of a network of organizers\, informants\, and alarm riders. At the same time\, Revere and his colleagues succeeded by being able to respond to contingencies by changing their plans. Drawing on new research\, this talk will shed light on one of independent America’s oldest stories—and how the day could have turned out differently. J.L. Bell maintains the Boston1775.net website\, offering daily helpings of history\, analysis\, and unabashed gossip about Revolutionary New England. He is the author of “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.”\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/paul-revere-and-plan-b-planning-and-improvisation-in-the-lexington-alarm/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T203000
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SUMMARY:Medford in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Dee Morris for an illustrated lecture exploring how generations of Medford residents shaped the city we know today. Medford in Motion looks at the Mystic River\, railroads\, bicycles\, and the construction of I-93 to trace how movement\, infrastructure\, and everyday decisions transformed Medford over time.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/medford-in-motion/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T141935Z
CREATED:20260329T123950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T141935Z
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SUMMARY:CACHE's 15th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the CACHE Annual Meeting on Sunday\, May 31 from 3pm-5pm at the Medford Public Library located at 111 High St (please note the change of location!). In addition to the traditional Annual Meeting\, there will be a special program celebrating the history of America and its 250th anniversary. \nThe meeting will begin with socializing and refreshments\, plus entertainment provided by fiddler\, Karen Burciaga and playwright\, Laura Duggan. Then the meeting will continue for a brief update on CACHE; the presentation of the Synergy Award to Celia Lee; some historical context by local historian\, Dee Morris; and a poem read by Medford Poet Laureate\, Max Heinegg. The event will conclude with a performance of patriotic songs by Medford Community Quartet. \nPlease RSVP here. \nScreenshot
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/caches-15th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations,Open House/Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T200000
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SUMMARY:"Banning Books in America: Not a How To" with Author Samuel Cohen (Zoom Program)
DESCRIPTION:We all have thoughts and feelings about the rise of book bannings in America so this is a great opportunity to have a discussion about it! Join author and professor\, Samuel Cohen\, for a conversation on his most recent release\, Banning Books in America: Not a How-to\, which is a book about banned books in the U.S. – about reading them\, teaching them\, and lending them under the shadow of political pressure not to. Bring your questions as Sam will have answers (or\, at least\, thoughtful responses that will make us think) to them. We hope you can join us for this important topic. \nClick here to register for this program! \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded and the video will be available for two (2) weeks. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nAbout the Book: \nBanning Books in America features novelists on banning and being banned\, arguments about the histories and politics of book banning\, readings of banned books in national and international contexts\, and responses to new legislation by anti-censorship advocates\, teachers\, and librarians. Together\, these writers and educators provide a view from the trenches of the wars on reading. They offer\, if not a single blueprint\, models for how to think about what it means to ban books and how to fight back against the forces that would ban them. \nThis book shows that at the heart of this issue is the question of what books mean to people. Some Americans are determined to decide which books other Americans shouldn’t get to read. Why these books? Why now? Anyone who seeks to answer these questions must examine the context\, historical and current\, in which Americans allow this to happen. \nThis is a book about book banning in America\, and so it is a book about America. \n  \nAbout the presenter: \nSamuel Cohen (Associate Professor of English\, University of Missouri) is the author of After the End of History: American Fiction in the 1990s (University of Iowa Press\, 2009)\, co-editor (with Lee Konstantinou) of The Legacy of David Foster Wallace (University of Iowa Press\, 2012)\, co-editor (with James Peacock) of The Clash Takes on the World: Transnational Perspectives on the Only Band That Matters (Bloomsbury Academic\, 2017)\, and Series Editor of The New American Canon: The Iowa Series in Contemporary Literature and Culture. He is also author of 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology\, 5th edition (Bedford/St. Martin’s\, 2016)\, and coauthor of Literature: The Human Experience\, 13th edition (Bedford/St. Martin’s\, 2018). Banning Books in America: Not a How-To is forthcoming from Bloomsbury in February 2026. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we’re happy to be collaborating with the John Curtis Free Library in Hanover\, MA as well as the Tewksbury Public Library to bring this program to our communities. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event. \nThe library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend this program\, please be sure to register. There is a follow-up question that will help us understand how we can include you in our programs.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/banning-books-in-america-not-a-how-to-with-author-samuel-cohen-zoom-program/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:MHSM's Follow the Red Brick Road: Interpreting the Freedom Trail
DESCRIPTION:“Follow the red brick road!” These iconic lines are a staple on Boston’s Freedom Trail that connects the city’s Revolutionary sites in a 2.5 mile trail. Also iconic are those who interpret Boston’s Revolutionary past\, especially when wearing period accurate clothes! Join Phoebe Sargeant\, a history teacher at Medford High School and seasoned Freedom Trail Tour Guide who has led tour groups through Boston’s most historic locations since 2018. \nHer illustrated talk will virtually guide you through some of Boston’s most famous sites\, including Boston Common\, Park Street Church\, The Granary Burial Ground and The Old Massachusetts State House\, as she explains the harrowing events of the American Revolution and some peculiar details about our nation’s founding (who knew Samuel Adams never changed his suit!). You’ll even get to meet Margaret Kemble Gage\, the real-life wife of General Thomas Gage\, Phoebe’s character on the trail\, and how she may or may not have caused the American Revolution. \nWant to know more about Boston’s role in the nation’s founding\, or want to know more about what it’s like to interpret these stories while wearing period costumes on a hot August day? Join us for “Follow the Red Brick Road: Interpreting the Freedom Trail.” \nSpeaker: Phoebe Sargeant\, Freedom Trail Guide
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/mhsms-follow-the-red-brick-road-interpreting-the-freedom-trail/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000
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SUMMARY:Master Gardener Speaker Series: New England Native Flora
DESCRIPTION:This presentation focuses on the native plants of New England. Plants native to our region will be easier to maintain\, better able to withstand New England weather and may offer better resistance to deer and rabbits. The trees\, shrubs\, and perennials that evolved here will grow here with much less input from you. You will reduce your workload while creating a paradise for the native birds and pollinators. \nAbout the Master Gardener: Gretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society\, a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association\, and a recently-retired systems engineer for Raytheon. She won the MMGA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Gretel established and maintains a 20\,000 square foot food production garden that has provided fresh produce to the Marlboro and Maynard Food Pantries for the last ten years. Her primary interest and focus is always in the science behind horticulture.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/master-gardener-speaker-series-new-england-native-flora/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To join the monthly meetings of the New England chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\, please contact the society on their website.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/afro-american-historical-and-genealogical-society-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
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SUMMARY:MHSM: Clippership Connector
DESCRIPTION:Learn about The Mystic River Master Plan from 2009\, the larger Mystic River Greenway\, the community-driven effort to initiate the project\, and the design\, permitting and construction process that led to what we see today. The Clippership Connector is a new\, half-mile multi-use path in Medford\, MA\, that connects Medford Square to Riverbend Park and the existing Mystic River Greenway system. It provides a safe and scenic off-street route for pedestrians and cyclists\, linking over 10 miles of contiguous paths between the square\, Andrew/McGlynn Schools\, and the parks along the Mystic River. The project is a collaboration between the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the City of Medford. \nSpeaker: Amber Christoffersen\, Greenways Planner/Designer\, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/mhsm-clippership-connector/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T133000
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SUMMARY:On Waiting with AIDS: “Gay Waiter” Jokes and the Discriminating Tastes of New American Cuisine\, with Jo Michael Rezes
DESCRIPTION:CHAT invites you to join us on April 8 at noon to hear from dissertation fellow Jo Michael Rezes for an original presentation featuring current research. \nJo Michael Rezes (they/them/theirs) is a theatremaker and educator in the Greater Boston Area. Their dissertation\, “Tastes Like AIDS: Sweet Aesthetics\, Bitter Humor\, and Viral Performances of HIV/AIDS “ examines the sensorial and affective dimensions of HIV/AIDS representations through taste—exploring how sweetness and bitterness structure cultural responses to queerness\, race\, and illness across transnational media. Their work taste-tests theatre\, visual art\, and archival ephemera to critique the colonial residues and nationalistic anxieties embedded in “AIDS flavors.” They have published writing in Polari Press\, Refinery29\, and Texas Theatre Journal with forthcoming chapters in Milestones in Queer US Theatre (Routledge)\, Visual Histories of Humour\, Health\, and the Body (Manchester University Press)\, Queers at the Table (Arsenal Pulp)\, and the Methuen Drama Book of Trans Plays (vol. 3). Online\, Jo is a TED Official Speaker (“A Playful Exploration of Gender Performance”) and runs an online cooking show (Jiffy Mae’s Sick Kitchen) with a cookbook in development featuring recipes found in queer\, chronically ill (and online) food cultures. \nBefore joining CHAT\, Jo was a Robyn Gittleman Graduate Teaching Fellow with the Tufts Experimental College. There\, Rezes has taught their course “Camp: Bad Taste\, Humor\, and Cult Classics” three times. As an instructor\, they received the award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 2022. Since then\, Rezes has held positions as Lecturer in Theatre at Boston College\, Affiliated Faculty in the MA/MFA Applied Theatre & Theatre Education program at Emerson College\, and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University. Most recently\, they serve as the Curriculum Developer for The Theater Offensive’s nationally recognized True Colors programs for queer and trans youth. A proud Vassar College alum and Ph.D. Candidate in Theatre & Performance at Tufts University. Learn more: JMRezes.com \nAll are welcome. For questions\, contact humanities@tufts.edu.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/on-waiting-with-aids-gay-waiter-jokes-and-the-discriminating-tastes-of-new-american-cuisine-with-jo-michael-rezes/
LOCATION:Fung House\, Tufts University\, 48 Professors Row\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260315T212607Z
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SUMMARY:Amalia Kussner's Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series 'The Gilded Age' (Zoom Program)
DESCRIPTION:Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York especially in the 1890’s\, even though she painted miniature portraits. In the now critically acclaimed HBO series\, The Gilded Age\, Kussner actually painted 6 of the characters\, including Mrs. Astor\, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters. Portraits were also done of the fictional Mrs. Russell and her daughter Gladys\, who closely matched the real-life persons – Alva Vanderbilt and her daughter\, Consuelo. Kussner even met Ward McAllister\, the arbiter of Gilded Age society\, advising her not to pursue her career as an artist\, and thankfully she ignored him. How Kussner interacted with these famous people\, and the portraits themselves\, can provide more insights into their lives. Led by Kathleen Langone\, historical researcher\, host of the podcast\, “People Hidden In History\,” and author of the book\, Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. \nClick here to register for this program! \nThis program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/amalia-kussners-paintings-the-characters-of-the-hbo-series-the-gilded-age-zoom-program/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260126T024559Z
CREATED:20260126T024559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T024559Z
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SUMMARY:MHSM: Medford Businesses Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Medford’s business history is more than shipbuilding and rum. Learn about Medford’s initial industries and subsequent contributions to Massachusetts’ economy. \nPresented by Medford Chamber of Commerce and Medford Historical Society and Museum.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/mhsm-medford-businesses-through-time/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260201T153759Z
CREATED:20260201T153759Z
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SUMMARY:The Invention of Charlotte Brontë with Graham Watson on ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be delving into the primary sources – the manuscripts and letters – that informed Graham’s book “The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life”. Join us  as Graham discusses Charlotte’s life – the myths vs. reality – as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book! \nAbout the book: Charlotte Brontë had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on her tragic past\, Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author\, a mysterious celebrity\, and a passionate lover. Doing so meant burning many bridges\, but her sudden death left her friends and admirers with more questions than answers. Tasked with telling the truth about Brontë’s life\, her friend\, the novelist Elizabeth Gaskell\, uncovered secrets of illicit love\, family discord\, and professional rivalries more incredible than any fiction. The result\, a tell-all biography\, was so scandalous it was banned and rewritten twice in six months—but not before it had given birth to the legend of the Brontës. Through evaluating key events as well as introducing new archival material into the story\, The Invention of Charlotte Brontë presents a different\, darker take on one of the most famous women writers of the nineteenth century\, showing Charlotte to be a strong but flawed individual.. \nAbout the Presenter: Graham Watson is a specialist in the Brontës and Elizabeth Gaskell\, and he is currently researching Victorian literary identities at the University of Glasgow. He has published a number of papers in Brontë Studies and has recently joined the journal’s peer-review board. This is his first book. Graham lives in Glasgow.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/the-invention-of-charlotte-bronte-with-graham-watson-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings,Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260221T214817Z
CREATED:20260221T214451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T214817Z
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SUMMARY:Tufts Solomont Speaker Series: Adam Kinzinger
DESCRIPTION:Join a conversation with former U.S. Congressman (R-IL)\, CNN political commentator and author\, Adam Kinzinger. \n\n\n\n\nWhile in Congress from 2011-2022\, Kinzinger served as a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Foreign Affairs Committee\, where he served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe\, Eurasia\, Energy and the Environment in the 116th Congress. He was also one of two Republicans who served on the non-partisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Prior to Congress\, Kinzinger served in the Air Force in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He later served as a pilot in the Air National Guard\, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel\, until his retirement in 2023. Kinzinger is the author of New York Times bestselling memoir Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country. \nCan’t attend the event in-person? Register for the Zoom Webinar watch remotely.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/tufts-solomont-speaker-series-adam-kinzinger/
LOCATION:Cabot Intercultural Center\, Tufts University\, 170 Packard Ave.\, Medford
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
ORGANIZER;CN="Tisch College of Civic Life%2C Tufts University":MAILTO:tischcollege@tufts.edu
GEO:42.4079327;-71.1214945
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cabot Intercultural Center Tufts University 170 Packard Ave. Medford;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=170 Packard Ave.:geo:-71.1214945,42.4079327
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260222T031844Z
CREATED:20260222T031844Z
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SUMMARY:The Path to Hozho: Teachings of the Beauty Way in Difficult Times with Lupita McClanahan
DESCRIPTION:“Hozho\,” or “The Beauty Way\,” is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyon de Chelly\, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family’s lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken\, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Join us to hear her powerful stories of resilience and discover how we\, too\, can walk in Hozho.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/the-path-to-hozho-teachings-of-the-beauty-way-in-difficult-times-with-lupita-mcclanahan/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
GEO:42.4197198;-71.1135305
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260201T153833Z
CREATED:20260125T180231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T153833Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: From Dance Club to Church Altar: Sanctifying the Seben
DESCRIPTION:Join ethnomusicologist Jean Ngoya Kidula for an illuminating colloquium examining the transformation of the seben — a musical section and practice that emerged within Congolese rumba and has historically been associated with secular\, and often stigmatized\, dance culture. This talk explores how and why the seben has been integrated into contemporary African and diasporic Christian worship\, reshaping its meaning within “praise and worship” contexts. \nThrough this discussion\, Kidula will consider how the sanctification of the seben affirms\, troubles\, and transforms Western frameworks for understanding African artistic expression\, while also interrogating renewed artistic practices and interpretations of Christianity in contemporary Africa. \nJean Ngoya Kidula\, Professor of Music (Ethnomusicology) at the University of Georgia\, is a leading scholar of African and African diasporic music. Her research spans African musicology\, gospel music in Africa and Sweden\, African-American religious music\, and composition across Africa and the diaspora. She is also an active performer and director of an African Music Ensemble.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/from-dance-club-to-church-altar-sanctifying-the-seben/
LOCATION:Varis Lecture Hall\, Granoff Music Center\, Tufts University\, 20 Talbot Ave.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
GEO:42.4044178;-71.1183102
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Varis Lecture Hall Granoff Music Center Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave. Medford MA 02155 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Talbot Ave.:geo:-71.1183102,42.4044178
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20251229T192214Z
CREATED:20251229T192214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T192214Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Illness in the White House: Patient Confidentiality vs. the Public Good
DESCRIPTION:The presidency of the United States is a demanding job that requires intellectual\, emotional and physical strength. As time has passed the size and the power of the Executive Branch have increased with more and more responsibility residing on that one person. All presidents have support staffs that they rely on to help make decisions. When the president is ill whose interests take precedence? The president who may have other issues or may be in denial? His staff who may be sacrificing their power? The citizens and the rest of the world who depend on a stable executive running the United States government? We shall explore three presidents: Woodrow Wilson\, Franklin Roosevelt and Dwight David Eisenhower to look at the specifics\, the uncertainties and the deceptions that not only occurred during their presidencies but also preceded their candidacies. \nSpeaker: Dr. Dale Magee
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/hidden-illness-in-the-white-house-patient-confidentiality-vs-the-public-good/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20251121T134231Z
CREATED:20251121T134231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T134231Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Traditions in Boston: Holiday Party\, Presentation & Toy Drive
DESCRIPTION:In 1659\, the General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony banned by law the celebration of Christmas as it was deemed to be a time of seasonal excess with no Biblical authority. Though repealed in 1681\, it would not be until 1856 that Christmas Day became a state holiday in Massachusetts. \nIn his book on Christmas Traditions in Boston\, Anthony Sammarco outlines the celebration (or lack thereof) of Christmas in the first two centuries after the city was settled in 1630. By the mid-19th century a German immigrant named Charles Follen introduced the Christmas tree to Boston\, and shortly thereafter Louis Prang introduced his colorful Christmas cards\, the first in Boston. Learn more about new and emerging Christmas traditions over the years. \nSpeaker: Anthony Sammarco\, Historian & Author\nThursday\, December 4 at 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: 10 Governors Avenue
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/holiday-traditions-in-boston-holiday-party-presentation-toy-drive/
LOCATION:Medford Historical Society & Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T153000
DTSTAMP:20251102T152606Z
CREATED:20251102T152606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T152606Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Kamala Harris
DESCRIPTION:Join former Vice-President Kamala Harris as she shares unexpected insights and reflections from her 2024 presidential campaign journey\, exploring what she witnessed\, what she learned\, and what it will take for our country to move forward with new vision and purpose. Every ticket includes a copy of her book 107 Days.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/a-conversation-with-kamala-harris/
LOCATION:Chevalier Theatre\, 30 Forest St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
GEO:42.4196366;-71.1092545
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St. Medford MA 02155;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Forest St.:geo:-71.1092545,42.4196366
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20251102T154148Z
CREATED:20251102T154148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T154148Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Massacre Trials: Blood in the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Denounced as an act of unprovoked violence and villainy\, this event is one of the most familiar incidents in American history\, yet one of the least understood. The speaker will revisit this dramatic episode and the resulting trials\, the competing narratives that molded public perceptions\, and the unheralded courage of one lawyer and a future President – John Adams – tasked with the defense of the captain of British troops charged with murder. November marks the 255th year commemoration of this historic event – and event that launched the American Revolution. Register here. \nSpeaker: Hon. Dennis J. Curran\, Justice\, Mass. Superior Court (Ret.) \nThursday\, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. \nLocation: Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library \nProgram Sponsored by Tisha Shaughnessy Sullivan and Shamrock Sign & Lettering Co.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/boston-massacre-trials-blood-in-the-snow/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T163000
DTSTAMP:20250915T002643Z
CREATED:20250915T002643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T002643Z
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SUMMARY:Wingmasters: North American Birds of Prey (Ages 6+)
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about birds of prey at the library! Our friends from Wingmasters will be joining us for their New England Birds of Prey presentation. Birds of prey are also known as raptors\, and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin word that means “to seize”). Raptors can also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Raptors include hawks\, falcons\, and owls\, and this presentation\, which incorporates 4-5 LIVE birds of prey\, all native to New England\, gives an overview of these different categories. The program will explain predation\, the birds’ place at the top of the food web\, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world. Because many birds of prey are declining in number\, this presentation also features one or more of the endangered raptors that Wingmasters cares for\, and explains why these species face an uncertain future. \nWingmasters is a partnership of two people dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks are both licensed wildlife rehabilitators based in Massachusetts. Together they care for injured birds of prey at their private center in Leverett\, Massachusetts. Most of the birds they rehabilitate can ultimately be released back into the wild\, but in some cases the birds are left permanently handicapped. Julie and Jim are further licensed to provide a home for these nonreleasable raptors\, and to use them for educational programs. Since 1994\, Wingmasters has presented over 10\,000 programs at schools\, libraries\, and museums throughout New England. \nFor the safety of everyone–including the birds–the birds will NOT be flown or touched by program attendees. \nPlease note: this program is for children ages 6+. It is not appropriate for children under 6. \nRegistration is required\, and anyone who intends on watching the presentation MUST register\, including adults. If more than 1 adult will be attending\, please add extra adults as “children” in the registration form. \nThis program is a part of the Flight Path project\, a collaboration between STARnet (a division of the Space Science Institute)\, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios\, and the Medford Public Library. Flight Path brings science-backed solutions for libraries and their communities to take action towards building a safer world for birds. Special thanks to STARnet and HHMI for their support in making this program possible. \nQuestions? Email Sam D. at sdonahue@minlib.net.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/wingmasters-north-american-birds-of-prey-ages-6/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20251006T160053Z
CREATED:20251006T160053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160053Z
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SUMMARY:Emotional Turmoil Erupts on High Street!
DESCRIPTION:Thatcher Magoun\, Jr. (1808-1883) and his family enjoyed living in a splendid mansion overlooking the Mystic River. Although he inherited his father’s shipbuilding empire which brought him wealth as well as prestige\, in 1876\, his comfortable world was shattered. Learn about this intriguing Medford scandal that made the New York Times newspapers. \nSpeaker: Dee Morris\, Historian\nLocation: Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library\nCo-Sponsored by Friends of the Medford Public Library \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/emotional-turmoil-erupts-on-high-street/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
GEO:42.4197198;-71.1135305
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20250911T004512Z
CREATED:20250911T004512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T004512Z
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SUMMARY:MHSM: Bill Monbouquette: One of a kind! A Red Sox and Medford Legend
DESCRIPTION:The city of Medford and Medford High School have produced many great athletes over the years\, both boys and girls\, track stars\, hockey players\, Olympians\, and more. Bill Monbouquette\, MHS 1955\, and former Red Sox All-Star pitcher\, is near to the top of that list. Mombo\, who was inducted into the Mustang Hall of Fame\, played soccer\, hockey\, and baseball in high school\, and it was in baseball that he rose to the highest of professional achievements. \nBill first appeared on the national baseball stage in 1954 at age-17\, between his junior and senior years at Medford High. At that time\, and for many years before and after\, the Hearst Newspapers sponsored a national contest of the best players throughout the US playing at the New York Giants Polo Grounds against the New York City schoolboy all-stars. Bill represented Massachusetts\, pitched two scoreless innings\, and he was named the tournament’s most valuable player! \nHis Hearst All-Star game heroics were followed by: \n\nSigning with the Boston Red Sox right after graduation from Medford High in 1955;\nWorking his way through the Red Sox minor league system from 1955 to June 1958;\nJoining the Red Sox in July 1958\, earning AL All-Star honors in 1960\, 1962 and 1963\, tossing a no-hitter in 1962 to go with 92 wins during 7 ½ Red Sox years through 1965;\nBeginning in 1966 pitching for the Tigers\, Yankees\, and Giants before retiring in 1968;\nBecoming a pitching coach in the minors and majors that lasted from 1969 to 2005!\n\nThose are just some of his many impressive statistics and achievements during a 50-year professional baseball career. But the story we will tell is of Bill the family guy\, the loyal friend\, the best possible teammate and mentor\, a tireless volunteer with the Jimmy Fund\, and Mombo the good neighbor who always made sure that people knew he was from Medford\, MA. \nIt’s a story worth telling and listening to! This program is brought to you by Medford Historical Society and Museum. \nFor more information\, email medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/mhsm-bill-monbouquette-one-of-a-kind-a-red-sox-and-medford-legend/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20250911T004023Z
CREATED:20250911T004023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T004023Z
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SUMMARY:Shipbuilding Stories with Barbara Kerr
DESCRIPTION:Between 1803 and 1875\, Medford shipyards built 500 ships. The ships and their crews sailed all over the world and had many adventures. Join Director Barbara Kerr for a brief history of Medford shipbuilding and a selection of ship stories. Register here.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/shipbuilding-stories-with-barbara-kerr/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
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SUMMARY:150th Anniversary of Medford: A History of the Library & Neighborhood Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Dee Morris as she leads a neighborhood tour around the library as part of our 150th anniversary\, highlighting history\, stories\, and architecture. Register here.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/150th-anniversary-of-medford-a-history-of-the-library-neighborhood-tour-2/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical Talks/Presentations,Open House/Tours
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