Historical Talks/Presentations
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150th Anniversary of Medford: A History of the Library & Neighborhood Tour
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin local historian Dee Morris at the Medford Public Library as she leads a neighborhood tour around the library as part of our 150th anniversary, highlighting history, stories, and architecture. …
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Library Neighborhood Historical Walking Tour
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAAs part of the Medford Public Library’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, historian Dee Morris is leading a walking tour of the library neighborhood, highlighting history, stories and architecture. Meet on the …
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150th Anniversary of Medford: A History of the Library & Neighborhood Tour
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin local historian Dee Morris as she leads a neighborhood tour around the library as part of our 150th anniversary, highlighting history, stories, and architecture. Register here.
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Shipbuilding Stories with Barbara Kerr
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesBetween 1803 and 1875, Medford shipyards built 500 ships. The ships and their crews sailed all over the world and had many adventures. Join Director Barbara Kerr for a brief …
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MHSM: Bill Monbouquette: One of a kind! A Red Sox and Medford Legend
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe city of Medford and Medford High School have produced many great athletes over the years, both boys and girls, track stars, hockey players, Olympians, and more. Bill Monbouquette, MHS …
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Emotional Turmoil Erupts on High Street!
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThatcher Magoun, Jr. (1808-1883) and his family enjoyed living in a splendid mansion overlooking the Mystic River. Although he inherited his father’s shipbuilding empire which brought him wealth as well …
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Wingmasters: North American Birds of Prey (Ages 6+)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesCome learn about birds of prey at the library! Our friends from Wingmasters will be joining us for their New England Birds of Prey presentation. Birds of prey are also known as raptors, and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin …
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Boston Massacre Trials: Blood in the Snow
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesDenounced as an act of unprovoked violence and villainy, this event is one of the most familiar incidents in American history, yet one of the least understood. The speaker will …
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A Conversation with Kamala Harris
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAJoin former Vice-President Kamala Harris as she shares unexpected insights and reflections from her 2024 presidential campaign journey, exploring what she witnessed, what she learned, and what it will take …
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Holiday Traditions in Boston: Holiday Party, Presentation & Toy Drive
Medford Historical Society & Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesIn 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony banned by law the celebration of Christmas as it was deemed to be a time of seasonal excess with no Biblical …
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