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August 2021
Royall House & Slave Quarters Tours
Today, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is reopening to the public for guided museum tours for the first time since it closed its doors in March 2020. Guided tours will start on the hour at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Capacity will be limited to 12 people per tour and attendance is on a first come, first served basis. Masks are required to be worn while inside the museum, regardless of vaccination status. Admission is free…
Find out more »October 2021
David Osgood House Open House
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford invites the community to an open house to celebrate the restoration of the exterior of the David Osgood House, the church parsonage on High Street. Built in 1785, the Osgood House is one of the last remaining 18th-century houses standing in Medford. Restoration of the Georgian-style building was made possible by a Community Preservation Act grant from the City of Medford. The open house is the church’s way to thank the city and invite…
Find out more »Royall House Tours Closing Day
The Royall House & Slave Quarters concludes its 2021 guided tour season today. Tours are offered on the hour at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Capacity is limited to 12 people per tour and attendance is on a first come, first served basis. Mask policy: The city of Medford requires that face-coverings be worn by all individuals ages 5 and older while at indoor public facilities within our community. All visitors, including those who are vaccinated, are asked to please…
Find out more »November 2021
Brooks Estate Guided Walk
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to a guided walk at the Shepherd Brooks Estate property. The walk will focus on the history and landscape of the site, as well as provide an opportunity for input on the preliminary design for the new access drive that is an important part of the master plan for the property. Meet at the green gate/blue sign for the Brooks Estate at 275 Grove Street. The walk will take about one hour…
Find out more »April 2022
Brooks Estate Guided Walk and Manor Open House
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to a guided walk at the Shepherd Brooks Estate property. Thewalk will take about 30 to 45 minutes and be followed by a Manor Open House with quick tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor and some refreshments. (The Manor Open House will continue until 2 p.m. — last tour 1:40 p.m. — if you'd rather just come to that event. Meet at the green gate/blue sign for the Brooks Estate at 275 Grove Street.…
Find out more »June 2022
Medford Public Library Open House Celebration
The Medford Public Library invites everyone to a celebration of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg library building, which opened in January. There will be craft activities, a scavenger hunt, photo booth, historical map display, and more. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn will preside over a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. The day also will mark the grand opening of the Chapters Coffee Carts concession operation on the second floor.
Find out more »Royall House Tours Opening Day
The Royall House & Slave Quarters reopens today for its first full tour season since 2019. From today through Sunday, October 16, the museum will be open for guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Please note that capacity will be limited to 12 people per tour and attendance is on a first come, first served basis. Also, to ensure the safety of guides and guests, all visitors are asked to please wear masks inside…
Find out more »October 2022
Brooks Estate Fall Open House
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is hosting a Fall Open House at the City of Medford's historic Shepherd Brooks Manor, a perfect follow-up to the Brooks Family Art & Architecture talk taking place at the Medford Public Library on Wednesday, October 12. Shepherd Brooks Manor is located at the end of the access drive at the Brooks Estate (275 Grove Street). Manor tours and an update on M-BELT activities will be given (last tour starts at 3:30 p.m.) Refreshments…
Find out more »Royall House Tours Closing Day
The Royall House & Slave Quarters concludes its 2022 guided tour season today. Tours are offered on the hour at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Capacity is limited to 12 people per tour and attendance is on a first come, first served basis. Also, to ensure the safety of guides and guests, all visitors are asked to please wear masks inside the museum's buildings, including on the guided tour. Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $10 for adults;…
Find out more »December 2022
WMCC Holiday Pop-up Shop
The West Medford Community Center is hosting a holiday pop-up shop featuring elegant boutique clothing for the modern-day woman who likes classic fashions with a twist. It will feature the fashions of Luna Joachim and Maguy Durcé on couture suits, dresses, gowns and hats. For more information call 617-785-5523.
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