Historical Talks/Presentations
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 it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is on masquerade, a multi-media …
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 was a pioneering pilot who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. But did you know she lived in Medford and worked in Boston? And …
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 it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is on traditional and modern …
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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 who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this popular Irish beer. Register using the link on the library's …
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 Colonial." Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, …
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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 how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is "Likeness and Beyond: …
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 as tribute is paid to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War. Words from Medford historian Dee Morris will accompany wreath laying …
No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online program, "No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox" with author and historian David Kruh. Based on his research for his musical "The Curse is Reversed!" (originally titled "The Curse of the Bambino" when it premiered in 2001), Kruh will take you to the roots of …