Bike tour a highlight of Medford Historical Society's event schedule
Amelia Earhart in 1932.
The Medford Historical Society has announced its 2009-10 Program Series:
Programming themes include: historical aspects of Medford’s brick making industry, local architecture and the history of two local institutions along with the challenges of owning an older house and preserving its character. All of these programs are free and open to the public. If changes to this program listing are necessary a revised listing will be published under the Events Menu of the Society’s website at www.medfordhistorical.org .
Thursday, September 24
“The Earhart Women, Part II”
Dee Morris, Independent Scholar and Educational Consultant
In the 1930s, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart became a household name through her flights, her public appearances and then her mysterious disappearance in 1937. Her mother, Amy, and sister Muriel Morrissey, made their lives in Medford. Muriel remained an active Medford citizen, educator, and friend to many until her death in 1998. Come to Grace Church, the Earharts' parish, and learn about their lives in Medford. The Earhart women wrote to each other regularly, and speaker Dee Morris has researched their letters to learn about their lives and reveal how they navigated the Great Depression. This lecture is the follow-up to the June program that introduced us to the Earhart women and the travels and experiences that brought them to our city. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church located at 160 High Street in Medford. Doors open at 6:30pm for refreshments. Donation $5, children free. This program is jointly sponsored by Grace Church, the Friends of the Medford Public Library and the Medford Historical Society. (Watch for the movie “Amelia” starring Hilary Swank, coming in October.)
Saturday, September 26 (rain date Saturday, October 3)
“Brick by Brick: A Historic Bicycle Tour of Medford”
Learn about the history of Medford’s brick industry and explore some of the city’s most interesting brick houses, buildings and structures. The tour will begin at Medford City Hall at 2 p.m. and cover about 10 miles. Helmets are required, all cycling levels welcomed. Suggested donation of $3 to support Medford Historical Society programming. Organized by the Medford Historical Society with the Medford Bi-Peds. Sponsored by Whole Foods. For more information email kynahamill@yahoo.com.
Saturday, October 17
“Old House Ownership Basics”
Sally Zimmerman, Preservation Specialist, Historic New England
Barbara Kerr, Assistant Director, Medford Public Library
Nino Susi, President, Medford Historical Commission
Receive practical advice on maintaining the character of your old house and learn ways to enhance its appearance. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their houses so the discussion can be tailored to cover individual questions on structure and historic restoration. The presentation will also include information on research resources available at the Medford Public Library, Medford Historical Society and Registry of Deeds to trace the history of your Medford house along with a Medford Historical Commission activity update. Program will begin at 10 a.m. at the Royall House Slave Quarters located at 15 George Street in Medford.
Sunday, November 8
“History of Shalom Synagogue in Medford”
Main Speakers include: Ben Averbrook and Roy Belson
Temple Shalom is an egalitarian Conservative congregation supporting Jewish life in the Mystic Valley. The program will include a tour of the temple and history of the development of the Synagogue in the community along with photos, artifacts and personal reminiscences. Program will begin at 2 p.m. at the William & Charlotte Bloomberg Jewish Community Center located at 475 Winthrop Street in Medford.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
“Greening the Older Home”
Sally Zimmerman, Preservation Specialist, Historic New England
Rebecca Williams, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Northeast Office
Christopher Skelly, Massachusetts Historical Commission
Historic preservation meets energy efficiency. Learn how to green up your older home without damaging its historic fabric. Panelists will present up-to-date information on insulation, windows, lighting, exterior sealing and renewable energy options. Program will begin at 10 a.m. at the Springstep building located at 98 George P. Hassett Drive (right next to Medford City Hall).
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
“Pottery and Brick Making in Medford”
Rich Hamelin of Pied Potter Hamelin Redware; Pottery researcher, Mass Cultural Council “Keeper of Tradition” and Early American Life Magazine’s “Traditional Artisan” award recipient of over 18 years. This talk will be about the people, language, history, materials, anecdotal stories and development of brick and pottery making in America from the early Colonial days through the 1930’s with special focus on a who’s who in Massachusetts and Medford (such as the Tufts family) clay working industries. Program will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Medford Historical Society headquarters located at 10 Governors Ave. in Medford.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
“The History of Tufts University in Medford”
Anne Sauer, Director of the Digital Collections and Archives, Tufts University
A walking tour of the Tufts University campus will precede the lecture at 6 p.m. beginning in front of Tisch Library. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in a room to be announced shortly in the Tisch Library located at the intersection of Professor’s Row and College Ave near the Medford/Somerville city line.
Friday, May 21, 2010
2010 Annual Meeting, Election of Officers and Reception
Election will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Medford Historical Society Headquarters located at 10 Governors Ave. in Medford
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