by DHS | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
We hope you have seen the DHSM’s presence within the community. Most recently, we participated in the Fairbanks Fall Fair, which coincided with Dedham Day. The DHSM had a table full of educational materials that people could handle and discuss. Visitors to...
by DHS | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Be sure to attend DHSM’s dinner celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first museum exhibition on Dedham Pottery, held at the Society in 1968. For more information, click on the Events tab or look to the lower left of DHSM’s home page. Don’t miss...
by DHS | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Anyone who has ever used the DHSM collections under Sandra’s care knows the value of her deep knowledge of the original archival, genealogical, and historic materials. In addition to managing the DHSM’s archival and library collection, she has written grants, prepared...
by DHS | Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Dedham Historical Society & Museum has a new Executive Director – Johanna McBrien, a long-time leader in cultural preservation. McBrien succeeds Vicky Kruckeberg, who retired after eight years at the helm of the DHSM. McBrien joins the DHSM from Antiques...
by DHS | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
After eight dedicated years, Vicky Kruckeberg is retiring as Director of the Dedham Historical Society and Museum. Vicky’s warm and welcoming style has represented the Society well in Dedham and the greater museum community. Her leadership of the Society has included...
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...
by DHS | Sep 22, 2017 | Event
The Dedham Historical Society & Museum’s 2017-18 lecture series kicks off on Thursday, September 28 with the story of Paul Revere, Artisan and Businessman by Patrick M. Leehey, Research Director at the Paul Revere House. As school children we are taught the...
by DHS | Aug 29, 2017 | Hours
The DHS Museum and Library/Archives will be closed on the following dates: Friday, September 1; Saturday, September 2; and Thursday, September 21. Our normal hours for the Museum are: Tuesday – Friday 12 noon – 4pm and even dated Saturdays from 1pm –...
by DHS | Jun 27, 2017 | Hours
The DHS has announced their 2017 summer hours: Office and Museum: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Library and Archives: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm by appointment Museum, Library, and Archives: Even dated Saturdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 4th: CLOSED...
