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August 2024
The Indigenous Old World — An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring the online program "The Indigenous Old World — An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America." Explore the worlds of the Indigenous peoples of North America before European colonization. North America was a place filled with cities, towns, and villages. Across the continent, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and monumental construction. The ancient and medieval communities of North America were fed by agriculture. Moreover, Indigenous Americans actively managed their environment and participated in long-distance exchange networks. The…
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Silk Road Art and History: The Art of Dunhuang
The Medford Public Library begins a five-week series, Travel Through the Art & History of the Silk Road, led by Hudson Chen and Qi Chen, best-selling authors, artists and art experts. In this first workshop of the series, The Art of Dunhuang, you will be introduced to the history and art of the Silk Road and collaborate with an artist from thousands of years ago on a digital animation. The 90-minute program focuses on community interaction and will include a…
Find out more »African Art Lecture Series
The Medford Public Library begins a 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 will focus on 21st century African photography, featuring the works on exhibit at the Fitchburg Art Museum, "Africa Rising," as well as that part of the backstory centered on Studio…
Find out more »Silk Road Art and History: Calligraphy
The Medford Public Library presents part two of a five-week series, Travel Through the Art & History of the Silk Road, led by Hudson Chen and Qi Chen, best-selling authors, artists and art experts. Tonight, you will be introduced to calligraphy from the Silk Road and learn to write your name in a language that communicates to the world. The 90-minute program focuses on community interaction and will include a 45-minute presentation with Q&A, and 45-minute relevant group hands-on participation.…
Find out more »Bilingual Storytelling: The Legend of the Inca Empire’s Origin
The Medford Public Library invites you to come and celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual storytelling of "The Legend of the Inca Empire’s Origin." This beautiful legend is about the origin and the foundation of the city of Cusco that became the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The story has been told through generations in Peru, and still there are many native indigenous people who believe the Inca Kingdom will come back. The story will…
Find out more »Silk Road Art and History: Dragon Year Origami Art
The Medford Public Library presents part three of a five-week series, Travel Through the Art & History of the Silk Road, led by Hudson Chen and Qi Chen, best-selling authors, artists and art experts. Tonight, learn about the Silk Road Lunar Loong (Dragon) Year and be introduced to origami. The 90-minute program focuses on community interaction and will include a 45-minute presentation with Q&A, and 45-minute relevant group hands-on participation. It is recommended for a wide range of people, from…
Find out more »Silk Road Art and History: Wool and Silk Art
The Medford Public Library presents part four of a five-week series, Travel Through the Art & History of the Silk Road, led by Hudson Chen and Qi Chen, best-selling authors, artists and art experts. In tonight's workshop, Romantic Encounters on the Silk Road, you will get introduced to wool and silk art. The 90-minute program focuses on community interaction and will include a 45-minute presentation with Q&A, and 45-minute relevant group hands-on participation. It is recommended for a wide range of…
Find out more »African American, Native American, and Afro-Native Histories of Medford
The Medford Historical Society and Museum presents the program "African American, Native American, and Afro-Native Histories of Medford: An Introduction to the Initiative on Slavery, Colonialism, and their Legacies at Tufts." This roundtable will feature five of the historians and scholars behind the newly founded university initiative at Tufts to explore the history of slavery and colonialism within and beyond Medford: Kerri Greenidge, and Kendra Field, Tufts Associate Professor; Heather Curtis, Tufts professor; Kyera Singleton, Tufts postdoctoral fellow and Executive Director…
Find out more »Wellington Area Walking History Tour
Medford historian Dee Morris's summer walking tour for 2024 focuses on the history of the Wellington area in East Medford. On this lively and informative tour you will learn about the farmers, craftsmen and business people who helped to shape this residential neighborhood. Meet at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Middlesex Avenue across from 5th Street.
Find out more »October 2024
Silk Road Art and History: Jewelry
The Medford Public Library concludes its five-week series, Travel Through the Art & History of the Silk Road, led by Hudson Chen and Qi Chen, best-selling authors, artists and art experts. In tonight's workshop, you will be introduced to the jewelry of the era and make your own. The 90-minute program focuses on community interaction and will include a 45-minute presentation with Q&A, and 45-minute relevant group hands-on participation. It is recommended for a wide range of people, from middle…
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