Historical Talks/Presentations
Culturally Curious: Rene Magritte
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library concludes its monthly eight-part Zoom series on art appreciation with Jane Oneail, the founder of Culturally Curious, an arts education consulting firm specializing in art appreciation programs. Today's session is "The Surreal World of Rene Magritte," a Belgian artist. Jane Oneail holds a master’s in art history from Boston University and …
Medford’s Compass Points: North Medford
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAHistorian Dee Morris introduces a four-part series, "Medford's Compass Points," in which she will discuss the city's four "cardinal point" neighborhoods, starting with North Medford. Also known as Fulton Heights, North Medford embraces a rocky terrain dotted with many compact homes that date to the 1920s. Close by the Middlesex Fells Reservation, this tree-filled neighborhood …
Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum welcomes Patsy and Mitchell Rembert and author Erin I. Kelly to discuss Winfred Rembert’s memoir, "Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South," which in 2022 was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in biography. This program will include slides of Rembert’s remarkable paintings on leather. …
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History Book Group: Deliberate Cruelty
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe History Book Group, co-sponsored by the Medford Public Library and Medford Historical Society & Museum, continues it True Crime Series with a meeting to discuss "Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, The Millionaire’s Wife, and the Murder of the Century" by Roseanne Montillo. Register through the library's online calendar.
Medford’s Compass Points: South Medford
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAHistorian Dee Morris continues her four-part series, "Medford's Compass Points," in which she discusses the city's four "cardinal point" neighborhoods. Today's focus will be on South Medford. Following Main Street from Medford Square and going past the 18th-century Royall House and Slave Quarters, you quickly arrive in the heart of South Medford. This densely populated …
Brooks Estate Lecture
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust introduces a new lecture series with the program, "Medford’s Brooks Estate: A Gift from the Past, a Legacy for the Future," an illustrated talk by M-BELT president Tom Lincoln. The Brooks Estate is 50 acres of conservation land, graced by Brooks Pond, wooded walking trails, and the historic Shepherd Brooks Manor …
100 Years of Boston Comedy: From Vaudeville to Instagram
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites you to join journalist Nick Zaino as he spins the tale of comedy in Boston. The city's storied history includes entertainers such as Fred Allen, Norm Crosby, Jay Leno, Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone, Denis Leary, Ziwe, and so many more. A writing professional for nearly 20 years, Zaino has most regularly …
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Keeping the Memories Alive
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Commission presents "Keeping the Memories Alive," an evening full of history, near and far. Hear Hamilton resident Vern Chandler share his extraordinary journey in the footsteps of his relatives who participated in World War II. Among them was Private Kenneth E. Miller of Medford. He gave his life in defense of freedom …
Royall House Tours Opening Day
Royall House & Slave Quarters 15 George St., Medford, MAThe Royall House & Slave Quarters reopens today for its 2023 tour season. The museum will offer guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through October 15. No reservations are required. Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students; $2 for …
Discovering American Drag
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is presenting an online program, "Discovering American Drag," hosted by Matthew Wittmann, curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection. Wittmann will offer a virtual look at the history of drag performance in the United States through photographs, ephemera, and a variety of other archival materials held by Houghton Library at Harvard University. …