DHS 2013 FALL SCHEDULE Normal weekday hours for the DHS are as follows: Office & Museum: Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Library & Archives: Tuesday and Thursday by appointment Please note...
DEDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM 2013-2014 LECTURE SCHEDULE September 26, 2013 – 7:30 PM KATE CLIFFORD LARSON Author, AdjunctFaculty SimmonsCollege “The Assassin’s Accomplice: Mary Surrat and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln” ____________________________________________...
The Dedham Historical Society 2013 reproduction Dedham Pottery plate offers collectors one of the rarest pottery designs “the reverse-rabbit.” The vast majority of rabbit-decorated items show a right-facing rabbit, but an early...
During July and August the Dedham Historical Society offices and Museum are open Tuesday through Friday from 9am – 4pm. The library and archives are open Tuesday and Thursday by appointment. The...
On March 21 film director Zadi Zokou will show his new documentary film Praying Town: John Eliot and the Praying Indians at the Society. John Eliot, a Puritan from England, immigrated to...
The DHS 2012-2013 lecture series kicks off on Thursday, September 20th with Historic Preservation as a Catalyst for Neighborhood Development by Kathy Kottaridis, Executive Director of Historic Boston Inc. and former intern...
Every Wednesday at 10am during July and August the Society will offer a free one hour program for kids ages 8-14 focusing on local history and family genealogy. Eleanor Palma, a certified...
Celebrate Dedham’s rich architectural history with a self-guided walking tour of homes in one of Dedham’s historic neighborhoods. The tour, on Sunday, May 20th, will focus on four homes in Franklin Square,...
The Pineapple The Society’s volunteer Dedham Pottery curator Jim Kaufman tells us that along with the famous Rabbit design, the Dedham Pottery’s Pineapple design was one of the earliest images on Hugh...
“AMERICA’S KITCHENS” TOPIC OF JANUARY 26, 2012 DEDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE “America’s Kitchens” by historian and curator Nancy Carlisle will be the topic of the Dedham Historical Society lecture on Thursday, January...
The Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation has generously supported the conservation efforts of the Society for many years. This year Dedham Savings is supporting a project to upgrade the electronic management of...
The Dedham Historical Society welcomes the Total Image Day Spa as a new corporate sponsor. Financial support from area businesses helps the DHS continue its mission by collecting, preserving and interpreting items...
The Dedham Historical Society is accepting orders for its two 2011 Dedham Pottery plate designs: a special 375th Town of Dedham anniversary commemorative plate with the Avery Oak as the major design...
Experts from Grogan & Company Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers will examine antiques and provide an appraisal on Saturday, April 30 from 10am – 1:30pm at the Dedham Historical Society. The public...
In a lively illustrated slide lecture, Anthony Sammarco, noted historian and author, outlines Howard Johnson’s determination and grit in creating the roadside restaurant that every American remembers with fondness. Lecture will be...
New England’s architectural history will be the topic of a lecture by local preservation professional Andrea M. Gilmore on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 7:30 pm at the Dedham Historical Society. Gilmore...
HOLIDAY HOURS The Dedham Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop are open Tuesday – Friday 12 noon – 4pm. The DHS Library/Archives is open Tuesday and Thursdays only from 9am – 4 pm. The Museum,...
DEDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING! The Dedham Historical Museum and Gift Shop will be open on Saturday, November 27 from 1 pm – 4 pm for holiday shopping. A...
JOIN US! NEW ENGLAND HOLIDAY TRADITIONS LECTURE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ 2PM AT THE DEDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY Kenneth C. Turino, Manager of Community Engagement and Exhibitions at Historic New England presents a...
Gather your friends and join us at the Dedham Historical Society Museum for an evening of flavorful wines and tasty hors d’oeuvres. Friday, November 12 7:00 – 9:00 pm Reservations are limited...
CHRISTINA INGE TO SPEAK ON MASSACHUSETTS QUILT DOCUMENTION PROJECT OCTOBER 21 AT DEDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY Christina Inge, a quilt expert, will present a lecture on “The Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project” at 7:30 pm on...
THE DEDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE Box 215, Dedham MA 02027-0215 – Tel. 781-326-1385 – Fax. 781-326-5762 E-Mail: [email protected] FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Vicky L. Kruckeberg at 781-326-1385 FOR RELEASE: September 2,...
The Dedham Historical Society has received a $500 contribution from Eastern Bank to support the work of the Society. Abby Nguyen-Burke, manager of Eastern Bank’s Dedham branch, presented the check to Society...
The DHS has chosen the “English Mushroom” design for its 2010 Dedham Pottery Limited Edition Collector’s Plate. This design is both rare and artistically attractive. According to Jim Kaufman, the Society’s volunteer...
