by DHS | Jul 3, 2019 | Event
An Evening of Shoes! The first annual Shoe Party was an evening of fun footwear, desserts, wine, and conviviatlity. Held on June 20th 2019, people from across Dedham attended, many to a DHSM event for the first time. Some guests brought their own vintage shoes for...
by DHS | Apr 28, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
Thank you to all who volunteered in helping to clear overgrowth at Powder House Rock and around the 1766 Powder House on April 27th, 2019. With the reduction of brush, people are able to access the trail, make the short hike to the top and look over sections of...
by DHS | Mar 28, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
On March 21st, Dr. Kimberly Alexander spoke to a packed gallery at DHSM about the history of shoes as a reflection of culture and society; this was part of DHSM’s annual lecture series. Attendees had thoughtful questions spurred by Dr. Alexander’s engaging...
by DHS | Feb 13, 2019 | Event
In celebration of Presidents’ Day, on Monday, February 18th, 2019, the DHSM is opening an exhibit celebrating American Presidents. The exhibit runs through March.Norfolk County, known as the “County of Presidents,” is the birthplace of four U.S....
by DHS | Dec 19, 2018 | Event, Uncategorized
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who have given their time to the Dedham Historical Society and Museum this past year. The DHSM recently held a volunteer appreciation cookie fest as a fun (and delicious) way to say THANK YOU volunteers! If...
by DHS | Dec 8, 2018 | Event, Uncategorized
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...
by DHS | Nov 21, 2018 | Event
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 &...
by DHS | Nov 21, 2018 | Event
On Sunday, November 18, 2018 the Dedham Historical Society and Museum hosted a stirring program on WWI, with letters read, history relayed, posters and photographs shown, and period music played. Thank you to DHSM board member Stuart Christie for his research and...
by DHS | May 19, 2018 | Event
Sunday, June 3, 2018 Noon – 4 PM Celebrate Dedham’s rich architectural history with a self-guided walking tour of wonderful homes in one of Dedham’s historic neighborhoods. This year’s tour includes seven great houses plus the Fairbanks House, the oldest timber frame...
by DHS | Sep 22, 2017 | Event
Join us for a family fun program on Sunday afternoon, October 1, Dedham History: True or False? Participants will start by purchasing a “score card” at the DHS and walk to six historic sites in the area. At each site, participants will hear a story from...
