Current Exhibit

NEW EXHIBIT OPENS SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2011

After a successful year the DHS closed the exhibit “Dedham’s Historic Squares” on August 13, 2011. The new exhibition, “Dedham Celebrates” commemorates the various celebrations of Dedham’s anniversaries opens September 20, 2011.

“Dedham Celebrates” is filled with images of past celebrations, costumes worn for various celebratory events, a 350th anniversary quilt, and historic newspaper listing various special events. Photographs include welcoming the mayor of Dedham England to the 350th anniversary, a town-wide square dance held in Dedham Square, performance of an original play “The Seven Lights of Dedham” in 1936, and a mock funeral for “Mr. Ray Zor” (razor) as part of a movement for men to grow beard or moustaches and foster an old-time atmosphere.

During the transition to the new exhibition the remaining parts of the gallery including Dedham Pottery, furniture, and paintings will remain open to the public. The Museum is open Tuesday – Friday from 12 – 4pm and even dated Saturdays from 1 – 4pm. Admission: DHS Members free; non-members $2 adults & $1 children.

1936 Town Anniversary Parade Dedham Transcript Float