The Medford Council on Aging welcomes historian Dee Morris of Medford for the presentation, “The Great Bond of Friendship.” Many Medford residents have always had good friends no matter what century they lived in. Their life stories reveal the mutual affection that arose from these timeless relationships. Our Revolutionary War hero, Governor John Brooks (1752-1825), enjoyed socializing with Abraham Touro (1774-1822), a prosperous Jewish merchant. Lucy Osgood (1791-1873), a minister’s daughter, became an outspoken supporter of freeing the enslaved because she learned the importance of emancipation from her dear friend Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880), an abolitionist. Today, our best friendships still grow out of shared interests and common goals. Join Dee for an engaging look at some fabulous Medford social bonds throughout time. Reserve your seat by calling the Senior Center at 781-396-6010.

This event is supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council.