Historical Talks/Presentations
Haitian Heritage Month: 1804 Film Screening
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MADiamondTale Consulting's series of Haitian Heritage Month events continues with a screening of "1804: The Hidden History of Haiti." This documentary shows the history of how Haiti won its independence, carrying out the first-ever successful slave rebellion. A discussion will follow moderated by Dr. Kyera Singleton, executive director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters, …
Sarah Bradlee Fulton Statue Benefit
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MALooking Back at Medford History, Inc., is presenting an event at the library to raise funds for its ongoing project to commission and install a bronze statue of Sarah Bradlee Fulton, the Revolutionary War heroine from Medford, at City Hall. The nonprofit organization has raised about one-half of the needed funds and has hired sculptor …
The American Revolution: Catalyst for Fundamental Changes
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a program at the library, "The American Revolution: Catalyst for Fundamental Changes," with historian James Bennett. Did Medford have an American Revolution? The city's experience of the American Revolution as a war is a well-documented and proud chapter of the community’s history. But to what extent was there …
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Royall House Tours Opening Day
Royall House & Slave Quarters 15 George St., Medford, MAThe Royall House & Slave Quarters reopens today for its 2025 tour season. The museum will offer guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through …
Race, Place and Remembrance
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThe West Medford Community Center presents "Race, Place and Remembrance," an interactive and immersive sharing of stories about being from West Medford, or coming there from elsewhere that honors the community's past, as well as offers perspective on what is emerging. Brought to you by True Story Theater, a nonprofit theater company that offers 50 …
The Mansion on High Street: A History
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAAs part of the Medford Public Library's 150th Anniversary Celebration, historian Dee Morris presents the talk, "The Mansion on High Street: A History." In 1875, the Magoun family sold their mansion to the Town of Medford for $1. The town pledged to use it “for the purpose of a free public circulating library with a …
Teach In: Freedom of Expression and Banned Books
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MACelebrate and support freedom of expression with a special Teach-In at the Medford Public Library featuring local authors who will read/perform short sections from banned or controversial books like "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, "1984" by George Orwell, "The Handmaid’s Tale" by Margaret Atwood, "Maus" by Art Spielgelman, and "The Trial" by Franz and others. …
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Royall House Juneteenth Tours
Royall House & Slave Quarters 15 George St., Medford, MAThe Royall House & Slave Quarters is offering free tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in celebration of Juneteenth. In the 18th century, the Royall House & Slave …
Exhibition Opening: Migration – The Ongoing American Revolution
Medford Historical Society & Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Historical Society & Museum invites you to the opening of the exhibition "Migration: The Ongoing American Revolution," a celebration of Medford's migrant and immigrant heritage. Featuring interviews with Medford residents telling their stories of migration, the exhibit will demonstrate how migration and immigration continue to enrich the city of Medford today, as they …
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Library Neighborhood Historical Walking Tour
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAAs part of the Medford Public Library’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, historian Dee Morris is leading a walking tour of the library neighborhood, highlighting history, stories and architecture. Meet on the …