Past Special Events

Mother and son talking on the historic phones during Dedham Day 2024.
We are sorry, but due to the postponement of Dedham Day from September to November 7th, the Museum is unable to participate. But next year,...
November 7, 2026

Postponed by Parks & Rec to Saturday, November 7th
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Barnes Memorial Park, Eastern Avenue, Dedham

 

Voices from the Graveyard cemetery image.
People who attended the tour had the following to say: MB–“Even though I had been on last year’s tour, I learned new things. Thanks for...
October 24, 2026

Tours will be at 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45.

Image for Fall Speaker Series talk on Spies in the Revolution, October 2026
Spies in Plain Sight: How a Botched Mission Led to Lexington and Concord In February 1775, three British officers set out on a covert reconnaissance...
October 21, 2026

Spies in Plain Sight: How a Botched Mission Led to Lexington and Concord

Voices from the Graveyard cemetery image.
People who attended the tour had the following to say:MB–“Even though I had been on last year’s tour, I learned new things. Thanks for great...
October 17, 2026

Tours will be at 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45.

Logo for 2026 Tavern Night
Join us in celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Tavern Night! This year’s theme–Spirits of 76! Listen to live music, enjoy pub-style food and light bites, and sample a...
September 25, 2026

This Year's Theme---Spirits of '76!

From 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Book cover, September 2026 talk, Alcohol in the Revolution
The Intoxicating History of the American Revolution Eighteenth-century Americans consumed a staggering amount of alcohol compared to us today. Drink influenced their politics, built and...
September 16, 2026

The Intoxicating History of the American Revolution

Dot Day at the Museum.
Dot Day will be celebrated in Dedham Square on Sunday, September 13th, two days before International Dot Day celebrations around the globe–though there are events...
September 13, 2026

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Mah Jongg image
We’re calling all beginners who want to understand what the Mah Jongg craze is all about.  Players will learn the basics: identifying tiles, interpreting the...
September 8, 2026

2:00-4:00 on Tuesdays, September 8-October 6, 2026

This class is filled.
Stay tune for future classes in Spring 2027. 

Declaration of Independence Image_Getty Images.
The Dedham Museum & Archive will host a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on the Dedham...
July 4, 2026

In Congress, July 4, 1776
The Unanimous Declaration of the thirteen unites States of America, When in the course of human events . . .

Robert Steele Image_Detail
Celebrate America’s 250th in Dedham!  The citizens of Dedham were deeply involved in the many meetings, protests, and battles of the American Revolution. Join Museum...
June 27, 2026

Saturday, June 27th, 6:30 p.m.

 

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