The mission of MHSM is to collect, preserve, and promote an inclusive understanding of Medford’s history, offering educational lectures and programs to the general public. Join us in building a shared sense of Medford’s history and rich diversity.
August 23, 2026
- We are open 1-4 PM on Sundays, or by appointment. Click here to contact us.
- Come by to view our new exhibit “1776 and Beyond” during open hours Sundays 1-4 PM. See more below.
- Check out the interview with MHSM President, John Anderson, and Exhibit curator, Liz Ammons on John Petrella’s Medford Happenings.
- MHSM has become a member of NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association). Become an MHSM Member here!
- Check out Somerville Museum’s Interactive Map for the 250th celebration of the American Revolution. MHSM helped with the Medford sites.
- Have you seen our ongoing searchable Medford Street Names Project. If you have information or documents pertaining to Medford Street names, let us know via our contact page.
- Our Medford Municipal Records Collection is now digitized and continues to be updated by our awesome volunteer Will Tenney.
- Learn about our Historical Marker Program here.
- Use our Books and Resources page for your reference questions. You can also see all back issues of our newsletters can be found here.
- Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
UPCOMING:
Click here for full information and registration info our Fall Programs.
The Intrigue and Brevity of the Filmland City Movie Industry in Medford.
Speaker: Kyna Hamill, Faculty, Boston University
September 10, at 7:00 PM
Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood
Speaker: William J. Mann, Author and Adjunct Professor of History, Central Connecticut State University.
September 30, at 7:00 PM
Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
Exhibit Open:
Thanks to the Medford Arts Council for its continued support
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the City of Medford.
The Power of Truth: Early Diversity in a Medford Neighborhood, February 2024
Murder at the Harvard Medical School, April 2023
Black Heritage Trail Virtual Tour, February 2022
Our Medford,” written by Medford teacher Michael Coates is for kids and anyone interested in an illustrated introduction to Medford History.
The book began to be used in the Medford grade 3 classrooms in fall 2016.
Click here to view the book online. Printed copies are available for $20 at MHSM. All proceeds benefit MHSM’s educational programs.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.