Medford Historical Society

Photos from Our Events

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Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation
Oct 12 - Dec 2, 2005.

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David Herbert Donald (right), America's foremost authority on Abraham Lincoln.

Patri Pugliese (center), Barbara Pugliese (left), members of The Commonwealth Dancers.

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A gift given to attendees of the opening reception of the Lincoln Exhibition.

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Rob Dilman and Charlie enjoyed the event and the buffet.

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John Woods (left), Thomas Lincoln (right).

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Left to right, Beverly Gobiel, Robert M. penta, Members of the Connecticuit 14th Volunteer Infantry, Jay B. Griffen, Stephanie St. Lawrence. Ms Gobiel and Ms. St. Lawrence worked with their staff and the Tisch Library to produce the exhibition.

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Left to right, Robert M. Penta, Jay B. Griffen, David herbert Donald, and President Lincoln (George Cheevers).

The Peter Tufts House celebrates the 375th Birthday of Medford.

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Tours of the house and a reception were held to honor our city.

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This historic marker is one of many found throughout the city of Medford.

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Janet Griffen and Rosemary Davis discuss details of the day's events.

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The birthday cake was enjoyed by all.

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Senator Pat Jehlen and Jay B. Griffen cut the cake.

Opening reception for the exhibit:
The West Medford Afro-American Remembrance Project.
May 21, 2006.

West Medford Afro-American Remembrance Project

The exhibit is on view at 10 Governor's Avenue Sundays from 2-4 pm.

Committee members

Left to right, Mr. Wallace Kountze, Professor Rosalind Shaw, Dorothy Elizabeth Tucker, Jay Griffen and Carol Sharpton.

Mr. Griffen offers words of thanks for a job well done by committee members. The committee worked with Professor Shaw of Tufts University and Mr. Griffen to create this exhibition.

Attendees

Left to right, Dorothy Elizabeth Tucker, President Jay B. Griffen, Carol Sharpton, Dolores Harris, Whitfield Jeffers and Horace Works receive Royall House ornaments as a gift from the Medford Historical Society.

Claretta Kountze, Carol Sharpton

Mrs. Claretta Kountze (left) and Ms. Carol Sharpton (right) view the exhibit.

Pioneering Professionals

Pioneering Professionals, leaders in the military and religion are only a few themes of this exhibition.

African American contributions to education

Left to rigth, Mr. Griffen, Ms. Hayes, Mrs. and Mr. Cerollo and Ms. Verolini learn more about African American contributions to the field of education.

Viewing the exhibition

Many long time West Medford residents took the time to view the exhibition.

Claretta Kountze, Carol Sharpton

Officers and Directors, 2005 - 2006. Left to right, Robert M. Penta, Arlene Generazzo, Carol Sbuttoni, Stephen M. Genova, Fran Rubin, Lola Lombardo, Jay B. Griffin, Linda Penta.

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