Historical Talks/Presentations
150th Anniversary of Medford: A History of the Library & Neighborhood Tour
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin 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.
Shipbuilding Stories with Barbara Kerr
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesBetween 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.
MHSM: Bill Monbouquette: One of a kind! A Red Sox and Medford Legend
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe 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, …
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Emotional Turmoil Erupts on High Street!
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThatcher 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. Speaker: Dee Morris, …
Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day
Salem Street Burying Ground Salem Street and River Street, Medford, United StatesLooking Back at Medford History Inc., in cooperation with the City of Medford, invites you to the fifth annual Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day in tribute to the American Revolutionary War heroine from Medford. The event will feature a historical walk led by Dee Morris (starting at 10 a.m. at the Salem Street Burying Ground); a …
Wingmasters: North American Birds of Prey (Ages 6+)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesCome 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 …
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