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June 2019
Royall House Community Open House
The Royall House & Slave Quarters' Community Open House is a drop-in event that provides an opportunity for neighbors to view the building interiors, hear a bit of the site's history, and — the organization hopes — be sufficiently interested to return for a full guided tour. This year’s Community Open House is scheduled right after the 10:30 a.m. Medford Slavery Memorial dedication ceremony at the Salem Street Burying Ground in nearby Medford Square. Free admission. Light refreshments will be provided.…
Find out more »July 2019
Garden-Art Tour of Medford
Medford Arts Center, Inc., invites you to its second annual Garden-Art Tour of Medford. Cosponsored by the Medford Garden Club, the self-guided tour features public and private gardens, plus art (some for sale) and performances by local artists. Participating visual artists are Amy Shinerock, Bob Marcellino, Celia Lee, Chris Howe, Gail Barry, Jerusha Achterberg, Lin Kelleher, Margo Slowick & Nancy Leslie, Pauline Lim, Rita Ortolino-Dioguardi, Sarah Gerould and Susan Altman. A map of the tour locations will be available to download from the MACI website, and also avaialbale at the Winthrop…
Find out more »October 2019
Mystic Makerspace Open House
Mystic Makerspace invites you to an Open House at its new home: the West Medford Community Center. This family-friendly event will offer maker activities for all ages, including earring making; quilling; felting coasters; making stained-glass frames; and more. There will also be a sale table featuring jewelry, metal plates and DIY items. The Mystic Makerspace is a collective source of tools, education and space geared toward community members ages 16-106. It is a project of MACI (Medford Arts Center, Inc.), along with MARV, the…
Find out more »Brooks Estate Fall Open House
Have you always been curious about what's inside at the City of Medford's historic Shepherd Brooks Manor? Come to one of the tours being offered by the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) as part of a Fall Open House (the last tour will begin at 3:30 p.m.). M-BELT board members also will be on hand to provide updates on projects funded this year by the Community Preservation Act. Important parking rules: It’s best to walk in at the green gate…
Find out more »Royall House Tours Closing Day
The Royall House & Slave Quarters concludes its 2019 guided tour season today. Tours are offered on the hour at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. (Tours also are offered on Saturday, October 26, at the same times.) Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students; $2 for EBT or WIC cardholders; and free for children age 12 and under. Admission to the Slave Quarters, which also houses the archaeological exhibit, gift…
Find out more »August 2020
Brooks Estate Guided Walk
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) and the Medford Recreation Department invite you to an outdoor guided walk and tour of the grounds at the Shepherd Brooks Estate. Join the tour for some socially-distanced exercise and history of this wonderful Medford landmark. Those who choose to stay for an indoor tour of the Shepherd Brooks Manor post-walk can do so. Tours will be in groups of four and masks are required while indoors. Please pre-register at medfordrecreation.org. M-BELT is a…
Find out more »October 2020
Brooks Estate Guided Walk
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to an outdoor guided walk and tour of the grounds at the Shepherd Brooks Estate. Join the tour for some socially-distanced exercise and history of this wonderful Medford landmark. Pre-registration is required and the walk will be limited to 12 people. Small group tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor will follow the completion of the walk (approximately 45 minutes). To register for the walk, send an email to inquiries@brooksestate.org. M-BELT is a…
Find out more »July 2021
Royall House & Slave Quarters Members-Only Tours
Today, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is reopening for guided museum tours for the first time since it closed its doors in March 2020. To show gratitude for members' unwavering support, the RHSQ has designated July "Members Only" Month. If you're not currently a museum member, you can join online at royallhouse.org/join, or you can sign up to become a member on-site before a timed tour. Guided tours will start on the hour at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.…
Find out more »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…
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