Historical Talks/Presentations
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 at the Medford Public Library as she leads a neighborhood tour around the library as part of our 150th anniversary, highlighting history, stories, and architecture. The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend the program, please be sure to register. There is …
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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 …
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 Cummings Terrace patio on the Hillside Avenue side of the library. Register through the library's online calendar.