Society and Museum 2017 Summer Hours
The DHS has announced their 2017 summer hours:Office and Museum: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pmLibrary and Archives: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm by appointmentMuseum, Library, and Archives: Even dated Saturdays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmJuly 4th: CLOSEDSaturday, July 22: CLOSEDSaturday, September 2: CLOSED
Anthony Sammarco on “Lost Boston: Landmarks That Left their Mark on the City”
Join us on Thursday, April 27th at 7:30 PM in the DHS auditorium as author and lecturer Anthony Sammarco takes us on a visual tour of well-known Boston institutions that failed to stand the test of time. Some were demolished, while others were lost to fire or neglect. Learn why these beloved landmarks are now […]
Dedham Pottery: The Story behind the Crackle Blue Glaze
Are you intrigued by Dedham Pottery? Visit us and learn how the cobalt blue glaze and crackle effect became the signature marks of this beloved pottery. Find out how the Robertson family produced exquisite pieces in Chelsea before setting up shop in Dedham. Get a glimpse of unusual designs, such as Fish on a Wave, […]
2016-2017 Lecture Series
Please join us for our 2016-2017 Lecture Series. All lectures are held at the Dedham Historical Society & Museum, 612 High Street, Dedham. Lectures are free for Society members. Non-members $5.00. Programs begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Thursday, September 29, 2016 @ 7:30 pm. Olivia Searcy presents “Belinda’s Footsteps: Sugar, Slavery, and Survival.” Sunday, […]
2016 Labor Day Hours
The Dedham Historical Society & Museum will be closed on Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 for Labor Day. Our normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6 at 9am.
DHS Summer Schedule: Closing Saturday, July 30, 2016
The Dedham Historical Society & Museum will be closed on Saturday, July 30, 2016. We will resume our normal Saturday schedule on August 6, 2016 from 1pm – 4pm. Our weekday schedule has not changed. The office is open 9am – 4pm Tuesday – Friday and the Museum is open Tuesday – Friday from 12noon […]
Dedham Historical Society & Museum Spring 2016 Lecture Series
Price: All lectures are free for Dedham Historical Society & Museum members. Non-members $5.00. Where: Lectures are held at the Dedham Historical Society & Museum Auditorium 612 High Street, Dedham MA. For more information, call 781-326-1385 or email us. Charles Slack, Author SPECIAL DATE AND TIME: Sunday, March 6, 2016 @ 2PM Lecture and Book Signing: Liberty’s […]
“Wish You Were Here: Souvenirs of Dedham” exhibit open
Why do we collect souvenirs when we travel? What do the things we bring home tell about ourselves and the places that we visit? How have our ideas changed about what is okay to take from a historic site? Wish You Were Here: Souvenirs of Dedham explores these questions through examining objects from our collection that […]
2015 Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving is a time to be with family and friends. Therefore, we will be closed Wednesday, November 25th through Monday, November 30th for the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 1st at 9am. The Board and Staff wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Dedham Historical Society & Museum Holiday Stroll Program
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!“The Dedham Historical Society & Museum will join the festivities of the Dedham Square Holiday Stroll with a toy train layout. George Dunn, owner of the trains, will be on hand to share his hobby. The trains will be on view only during the Holiday Stroll, Friday, December 4t, 2015 from 5:30 […]
2015-2016 Lecture Series
The Dedham Historical Society & Museum 2015-16 lecture series kicks off on Thursday, September 24 with Robert Cheney presenting a lecture on “Willard Eight-Day Clocks & the Mysterious English Connection.†For over 100 years, Simon Willard and his family of clock makers have been viewed historically as traditional clock makers, meticulously making eight-day (or grandfather) […]
DHSM Announces 4th of July Hours
The DHSM will be OPEN the following days/hours during the week of the 4th of July, 2015.Office: Tuesday, June 30 through Friday, July 3; 9am – 4pmMuseum: Tuesday, June 30 through Friday, July 3; 12 nooon – 4pmLibrary and Archives: Tuesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 2 by appointment only Please note that we will […]