Medford is celebrating its first Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day in tribute to the heroine of the American Revolution from Medford, sometimes referred to as "The Mother of the Boston Tea Party." There will be fife and drum music, a historical walk around Revolutionary Medford led by historian Dee Morris, and Sarah herself portrayed by Laura Duggan, creator of the one-woman performance "The Story of Sarah Bradlee Fulton." Also on hand will be Fulton's great-great-great-great granddaughter, Brenda Ely Albus, author of…

Historic Medford is offering a series of 10 trolley tours highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel Crocker Lawrence and the Lawrence Light Guard, and much more. The 90-minute tour begins and ends at the Salem Street Burying Ground on River Street. Tickets are $15 person…

Historic Medford is offering a one-hour Patriots Day edition of its new trolley tour highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel Crocker Lawrence and the Lawrence Light Guard, and much more. The tour begins and ends at the Salem Street Burying Ground on River Street. Tickets…

Historic Medford continues its series of 10 trolley tours highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel Crocker Lawrence and the Lawrence Light Guard, and much more. The 90-minute tour begins and ends at the Salem Street Burying Ground on River Street. Tickets are $15 person and…

Historic Medford presents a Mother's Day edition of its series of 10 trolley tours highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel Crocker Lawrence and the Lawrence Light Guard, and much more. The 90-minute tour begins and ends at the Salem Street Burying Ground on River Street.…

Noted historian Anthony Sammarco will be the guest host for today's Historic Medford trolley tour highlighting the city's rich history. The tour will highlight Cradock and his Plantation on the Mystic, the Massachusetts Bay Colony with Governor John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, and the triangle trade between Boston-Africa-West Indies. You'll see the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the site of the Middlesex Canal, the Shepherd Brooks Estate, the Lawrence Estates, and much more. The 90-minute tour begins…

Following up on its popular Medford history trolley tours, Historic Medford is offering a pub crawl trolley ride series. The evening trip will include stops at a few local historical themed pubs and taverns, including one of the newest bars in Medford, the Ford Tavern on Locust Street (an homage to Medford's origin name "the Ford on the meadow") and one of the oldest in Boston, the Warren Tavern. Other unique locations like the Magoun Saloon, the Black Horse Tavern,…

Following up on its popular Medford history trolley tours, Historic Medford is offering a pub crawl trolley ride series. The evening trip will include stops at a few local historical themed pubs and taverns, including one of the newest bars in Medford, the Ford Tavern on Locust Street (an homage to Medford's origin name "the Ford on the meadow") and one of the oldest in Boston, the Warren Tavern. Other unique locations like the Magoun Saloon, the Black Horse Tavern,…

Historic Medford concludes its pub crawl trolley ride series. The evening trip will include stops at a few local historical themed pubs and taverns, including one of the newest bars in Medford, the Ford Tavern on Locust Street (an homage to Medford's origin name "the Ford on the meadow") and one of the oldest in Boston, the Warren Tavern. Other unique locations like the Magoun Saloon, the Black Horse Tavern, John Brewers and the Mount Vernon are included in some…

Historic Medford presents its final spring trolley tour highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel Crocker Lawrence and the Lawrence Light Guard, and much more. The 90-minute tour begins and ends at the Salem Street Burying Ground on River Street. Tickets are $15 person and can…

WalkMedford and the Medford Recreation Department invite you to a Medford History Walk led by Laura Duggan, a Medford playwright who is passionate about unearthing the stories of people in Medford history. She'll start at Salem Street Burying Ground, and lead folks on a walk to Cradock Bridge and around Medford Square. Learn about Sarah Bradlee Fulton, Lydia Marie Child, the rum trade, the Brooks and Halls families, and the Medford High School Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR)…

Historic Medford and Medford Events are offering Victorian Stroll Trolley Tours in the city on the weekends of December 3-4 and 10-11. Tours begin at the Salem Street Burying Ground, where historical actors and singers will perform. Tour stops will include Lydia Maria Child’s Grandfather’s House on South Street, and some of Medford’s other famous houses. Saturday tour times are 1, 3 and 5 p.m. (with an adults-only pub crawl at 7 p.m.). Sunday tour times are 1, 3, 5…

Historic Medford and Medford Events are offering Victorian Stroll Trolley Tours in the city on the weekends of December 3-4 and 10-11. Tours begin at the Salem Street Burying Ground, where historical actors and singers will perform. Tour stops will include Lydia Maria Child’s Grandfather’s House on South Street, and some of Medford’s other famous houses. Sunday tour times are 1, 3, 5 and 6 p.m. Saturday tour times are 1, 3 and 5 p.m. (with an adults-only pub crawl…

Historic Medford and Medford Events offer their second weekend of Victorian Stroll Trolley Tours in the city. Tours begin at the Salem Street Burying Ground, where historical actors and singers will perform. Tour stops will include Lydia Maria Child’s Grandfather’s House on South Street, and some of Medford’s other famous houses. Saturday tour times are 1, 3 and 5 p.m. (with an adults-only pub crawl at 7 p.m.). Sunday tour times are 1, 3, 5 and 6 p.m. Cost is…

Historic Medford presents “The Dark Side of the Victorian Stroll” Trolley Tour. Meet at the Salem Street Burying Ground in Medford Square on Salem Street and sing, laugh, and learn about Medford along the way. Medford Rum Tasting too! For ages 21 and older. Cost is $20. Book tickets on the Historic Medford website.

Historic Medford and Medford Events offer their final day of Victorian Stroll Trolley Tours in the city. Tours begin at the Salem Street Burying Ground, where historical actors and singers will perform. Tour stops will include Lydia Maria Child’s Grandfather’s House on South Street, and some of Medford’s other famous houses. Tour times today are 1, 3, 5 and 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, with free admission for those under age 13 and over age 65. To order,…

Medford presents its third annual Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day in tribute to the heroine of the American Revolution from Medford, sometimes referred to as "The Mother of the Boston Tea Party." This year's event will feature a special appearance by George Washington on horseback. There also will be a historical walk with Medford historian Dee Morris from 10 to 11 a.m. (register with an email to kittyhawk12348@earthlink.net), fifes and drums, Colonial dress-up for children, a scavenger hunt, and a new…