Medford Historical Society & Museum
History on Hops: Demystifying Medford Myths
Medford Historical Society & Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Historical Society & Museum resumes its History on Hops Series, hosting the program “Demystifying Medford Myths” at the newly renovated MHSM building. This edition of History on Hops — enlightening talks combined with socializing and conversation — will shine a light on some of the most famous Medford Myths that have circulated for …
History Book Group: Devil In The White City
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe History Book Group, co-sponsored by the Medford Public Library and Medford Historical Society & Museum, meets to discuss "The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America," by Erik Larson. Register through the library's online calendar.
History of the Flying Santa
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MABrian Tague from Friends of the Flying Santas will present on the history of the 93-year tradition of Flying Santa, aerial visits to lighthouses and lifesaving stations that have been a New England tradition since 1929. Capt. William Wincapaw of Friendship, Maine – an aviation pioneer – began the flights as a gesture of appreciation …
Medford House Histories and Fascinating Finds
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAMedford Historical Society & Museum board member Will Tenney has dedicated five years to researching house histories for the MHSM Historical House Marker Program. In this program, he will offer a brief overview of the process and resources he uses to research the history of Medford houses. He will also introduce the audience to a …
History Book Group: Manhunt
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe History Book Group, co-sponsored by the Medford Public Library and Medford Historical Society & Museum, continues it True Crime Series with a meeting to discuss "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer," by James Swanson. Library director Barbara Kerr will lead the discussion. Register through the library's online calendar.
The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
Virtual MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum is co-sponsoring an online program on the the Massachusetts 54th Regiment presented by Shawn Quigley, National Park Ranger at the Boston African American National Historic Site. In May 1863 the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first African American regiments to fight for the Union during the Civil War, marched …
History Book Group: Blood and Ivy
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe History Book Group, co-sponsored by the Medford Public Library and Medford Historical Society & Museum, continues it True Crime Series with a meeting to discuss "Blood and Ivy: The 1849 Murder that Scandalized Harvard," by Paul Collins. Nancy Denise White will lead the discussion. Register through the library's online calendar.
Journaling Through History: Mary Folsom Blair and Changing Times for Women
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAAs the 20th century dawned, women were experiencing new roles, challenges and opportunities. The words and life of Mary Folsom Blair, who was born in 1881 and spent her life teaching in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, reflect that era. When Medford writer Phil Primack, purchased land in Epping, New Hampshire, in 1974, Mary Folsom Blair …
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Getting to Know Amelia Earhart
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum presents “Getting to Know Amelia Earhart” in Bonsignore Hall at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. The program will feature an inside perspective on the onetime Medford resident aviator from Medford School Committee member Melanie McLaughlin, who was the associate producer on the PBS American Experience Amelia …
Murder at Harvard Medical School
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk by Dennis J. Curran, a retired justice from the Massachusetts Superior Court, on the 1850 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case Commonwealth v. Webster. This case, about the murder of Boston physician George Parkman at Harvard Medical School, established the legal principal “proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” …