Have an event you want to add? Send it to us and we'll add it to the calendar.
Submit Event
Historical Talks/Presentations
-
-
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 known as raptors, and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin …
Wingmasters: North American Birds of Prey (Ages 6+) Read More »
-
-
Boston Massacre Trials: Blood in the Snow
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesDenounced as an act of unprovoked violence and villainy, this event is one of the most familiar incidents in American history, yet one of the least understood. The speaker will revisit this dramatic episode and the resulting trials, the competing narratives that molded public perceptions, and the unheralded courage of one lawyer and a future …
-
A Conversation with Kamala Harris
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAJoin former Vice-President Kamala Harris as she shares unexpected insights and reflections from her 2024 presidential campaign journey, exploring what she witnessed, what she learned, and what it will take for our country to move forward with new vision and purpose. Every ticket includes a copy of her book 107 Days.
$110 -
-
Holiday Traditions in Boston: Holiday Party, Presentation & Toy Drive
Medford Historical Society & Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesIn 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony banned by law the celebration of Christmas as it was deemed to be a time of seasonal excess with no Biblical authority. Though repealed in 1681, it would not be until 1856 that Christmas Day became a state holiday in Massachusetts. In his book on Christmas Traditions …
Holiday Traditions in Boston: Holiday Party, Presentation & Toy Drive Read More »
-
-
Hidden Illness in the White House: Patient Confidentiality vs. the Public Good
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe presidency of the United States is a demanding job that requires intellectual, emotional and physical strength. As time has passed the size and the power of the Executive Branch have increased with more and more responsibility residing on that one person. All presidents have support staffs that they rely on to help make decisions. …
Hidden Illness in the White House: Patient Confidentiality vs. the Public Good Read More »