Historical Talks/Presentations
African Art Lecture Series: Contrasting Cultures, Styles
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library continues its second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is "Art in Cultural Context: …
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Gandhi’s American Friend: The Untold Story of Richard Gregg
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum presents the program "Gandhi’s American Friend: The Untold Story of Richard Gregg," with John Wooding, emeritus professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Richard Gregg was Gandhi’s confidant and friend for more than 20 years. He was the son of a Congregationalist minister who was born …
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African Art Lecture Series: Masquerade
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library continues its second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how …
Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk at the library, "Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies," with Earhart enthusiast Margaret L. Arnold, Ph.D. Most people know that Amelia Earhart …
African Art Lecture Series: Traditional and Modern Artists
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library continues its second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how …
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A History of Guinness Beer
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring the online program, "A History of Guinness Beer," with Mike Reardon, a Guinness Brewery Ambassador. Reardon is a highly trained beer expert and storyteller …
A House Restored: Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk at the library by Lee McColgan on his book, "A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England …
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African Art Lecture Series: Likeness and Beyond
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library continues its co-sponsored second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and …
Decoding Shostakovich: Music Diplomacy and U.S.-Soviet Cultural Exchanges
ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Center, Tufts University 170 Packard Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University Department of Music, the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra present a solo violin performance by …
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Patriots’ Day Celebration
Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MAThe City of Medford invites you to Medford Square for the annual Patriots’ Day celebration. Events begin at 10 a.m. at the Salem Street Burying Ground next to Riverside Plaza …