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April 2025
Patriots’ Day Celebration
The City of Medford invites you to Medford Square for the annual Patriots’ Day celebration. Events begin at 10 a.m. at the Salem Street Burying Ground next to Riverside Plaza as tribute is paid to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War. Words from Medford historian Dee Morris will accompany wreath laying on Patriots' graves. Then march through Medford Square with Captain Isaac Hall and Mistress Hall to the historic Isaac Hall House at 43 High Street,…
Find out more »No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online program, "No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox" with author and historian David Kruh. Based on his research for his musical "The Curse is Reversed!" (originally titled "The Curse of the Bambino" when it premiered in 2001), Kruh will take you to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. He'll look back at the real story behind Harry…
Find out more »The History of Medford Public Library
Did you know that this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Medford Public Library? What better time to hear the stories, secrets and history of this community cornerstone in this tell-all talk by library director Barbara Kerr, who recently celebrated 40 years at the institution. Register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »May 2025
African Art Lecture Series: Shango to Shonibare
The Medford Public Library continues its co-sponsored second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is "Shango to Shonibare: African Art in the Black Atlantic World." Register using the link that appears on the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Thoreau: Civil Rights and Civil Disobedience
The Medford Council on Aging invites seniors to join Concord public historian Richard Smith as he tells the story of Henry David Thoreau’s civil disobedience, the reasons behind it, and the consequences of his actions. Why are Thoreau’s words more powerful and influential now than they were in 1849? And can civil disobedience effect true social change? Reserve your seat by calling the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. Funded in part by a Medford Arts Council grant.
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