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MHS 2009 Events

The Society is open to the public every Sunday from 12-4 and on the first Saturday of each month from 10-2. Directions.

Please check this webpage periodically for additional programs. If you would like to receive updates, please write to jimkiely1960@gmail.com.

Local Roadside Memories: Diners and Other Local Favorites from Medford's Past

Lecture by Larry Cultrera of Diner Hotline

Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 pm

Presented by the Medford Public Library and the Medford Historical Society.
The MHS will hold a short business meeting at 7:00.
At the Medford Public Library (111 High Street) Location on Google Maps

Map Night

Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what Medford used to look like a hundred years ago?

Ever wondered how your neighborhood was shaped like before the houses went up? Stop by the Historical Society at 10 Governors Ave. on July 16 and take a look at Medford's past. A substantial collection of Medford maps and atlases will be available for careful viewing.

At the Medford Historical Society (10 Governors Avenue) Location on Google Maps

Tours of the Peter Tufts House

The Peter Tufts House at 300 Riverside Ave. is one of the oldest brick structures in the United States, constructed in the late 1600's. This summer, the Medford Historical Society and the Medford Public Library will sponsor group tours of the house on the following dates. Tours are limited to 10 persons.

Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 pm.
If the 2:00 fills there will be an "overflow" tour at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday June 25 at 4:00 p.m.
If the 4:00 fills there will be an "overflow" tour at 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m.
If the 2:00 fills there will be an "overflow" tour at 3:00 p.m.

To register for any of these tours please call the Library at 781-395-7950. The tours will meet at the Tufts House. Location on Google Maps

All events are free and open to everyone thanks to generous contributions from MHS members and local businesses. For more information please call us at 781-391-8739. If you have a question or suggestion, you can send it to us electronically.


To see a list of prior events, see our Prior Events Page.


For further information about the Medford Historical Society call (781) 391-8739.

As An all-volunteer organization, the Medford Historical Society relies on the support of its members!

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