RESEARCH
EXHIBITS
EVENTS
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Upcoming: Exhbits,
Annual Soirée, Hat Party & Lectures
March Events: Postponed
Speaker series: Jane Nylander, Parades in New England scheduled for March 19th.
Harpsichord, Flute & Soprano Ensemble performance scheduled for March 21st.
Please visit the Current Events page for more information.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
“We had it in our power to stop the extension of Slavery, and we chose to let it let it go on.”
The current exhibit on the African American experience in Dehdam is unavailable until the museum reopens. For more information on the exhibit, click here for the Exhibitions page of this website.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
2019-2020 Speaker Series
All program talks are held at the
DHSM, 612 High Street, Dedham
Tentatively On Hold
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Meeting and Ben Fisher Memorial Lecture: Richard Nylander, John Doggett of Dedham: Cabinetmaker, Carver, and Gilder. Visit Current Events for details.
Members free, nonmembers are $10 per talk. Pease click here or call 781.326.1385
Annual Soiree
May 30, 2020
Held at a private residence, the Annual Soiree is an annual member-only event and a glorious party where guests tour the historic home, enjoy cocktails, and dine on catering from Chiara of Westwood.
Hat’s Off to Summer
June 12, 2020
Last year we celebrated shoes, and this year we’re featuring hats at this fun event where guests wear their favorite hats—from baseball caps to fancy frivolity. Wine and desserts will be served.
Temporary Closure
The Dedham Historical Society & Museum has TEMPORARILY CLOSED THE MUSEUM and ARCHIVES to the public until further notice in order to support efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It is imperative that we do our best to ensure the health of our staff, volunteers, and guests.
If you have questions or would like to reach a staff member, please email society@dedhamhistorical.org. Any research queries sent to the archives and library may not be answered until the DHSM reopens.
The DHSM has postponed all March programming. April programs, including the Annual Meeting scheduled for April 21st, will be postponed unless otherwise informed. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep the public updated about additional upcoming programs through this site; members will receive information through email.
We appreciate your understanding. Click here for the latest information from the CDC.
Museum:
Temporarily Closed.
When DHSM reopens: Admission $5
Education & Membership: Judy House
info@dedhamhistorical.org – 781.326.1385
Free entry to museum, library, and lectures for members, as well as discounts to programs and at the gift shop. Visit the Membership page for more details.
Archives & Library:
Temporarily Closed
Research queries sent to library@dedhamhistorical.org may not receive a response until after the Archives reopens. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Research is available by the DHSM for $25/hour
For details, visit the Research page of this website.
Gift Shop
Temporarily Closed
When DHSM reopens, please visit our Gift Shop, where you will find gifts for the holidays, from ornaments to decorative items and reproduction Dedham Pottery.
Office:
Executive Director: Johanna McBrien
society@dedhamhistorical.org
We Welcome Volunteers
Please let us know if you would like to contribute your time assisting in the archives, museum, with educational programming, or events. Thank you in advance for your participation. Please send an email to info@dedhamhistorical.org
Gift Shop
Please visit our Gift Shop, where you will find “Dedham Pottery” from the Potting Shed, writing cards (including those featuring the historic 1828 Gragg Tavern), Dedham-themed T-shirts, and other items.
