Dedham Historical Society, Dedham Massachusetts

Franklin Square, Dedham, circa 1870. Image courtesy Historic New England.

2019 Winter Wine Event!

January 25th, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m

Gather your friends and join us this January at the Dedham Historical Society & Museum for a fun-filled evening of flavorful wines and tasty hors d’oeuvres.

DHSM 2018-2019
Lecture Series:

Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
River Stories: Past, Present & Future, in collaboration with the Dedham Sustainability Action Committee

Save the Dates:

Thursday, March 21, 2019
7:00 pm, DHSM
Kimberly Alexander, The Fashion and History of Shoes

Ben Fisher Memorial Lecture
& Annual Meeting
Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:00 pm, DHSM
Gail Coughlin, The First Settlers of Dedham: The Region’s Indigenous Peoples

Museum:

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturdays, 2nd & 4th of each month:
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Admission $5
Educator: Maryann Wattendorf
info@dedhamhistorical.org

Library & Archives:

Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturdays, 2nd & 4th of each month:
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Archives fee $5; research fee $25/hour
Archivist: Rebecca Carpenter

It is recommended that you contact the archivist to schedule an appointment prior to your research visit. To speak with the archivist or schedule an appointment, please call 781.326.1385 or email library@dedhamhistorical.org

Gift Shop

Visit our Gift Shop, where you will find gifts for the holidays, from ornaments to decorative items and reproduction Dedham Pottery.
Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturdays, 2nd & 4th of each month:
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Office:

Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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

Our Annual Appeal

Please help support the DHSM’s fundraising goal by supporting the Annual Appeal. Please stay tuned for online donation options; in the meantime, please call or send a check in support of our operations. Contact information is above. We need you to help us to victory. Thank you!

Holiday Ornaments & Gifts at Our Gift Shop

Saturdays in December from 11-2(December 15 & 22)Plus Tuesdays-Fridays, 9-5 Be sure to visit DHSM's Gift Shop for your holiday shopping! Our Dedham Pottery ornaments and seasonal figures are the last available since the closing of the Potting Shed, so pick yours...

Trains a Tremendous Success!

This year's holiday trains drew more than 750 people to the DHSM! This record number was due to the comfortable weather and increased publicity (thank you Dedham Times and others)---and no doubt to Peter Reynolds of the Blue Bunny, who suggested, as master of...

The Trains are Returning for the Annual Dedham Square Holiday Stroll!

Treat your children and family to an annual holiday tradition. Celebrate the season by enjoying the model trains that once again will be part of Dedham Square's annual Holiday Stroll, on Friday, November 30, from 6-8 pm at the Dedham Historical Society & Museum....