Fall Speaker Series: October Talk
Fall Speaker Series: September Talk
The Life and Legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette—A Celebration of the Bicentennial of his 1824 Farewell Tour
Wednesday, June 19th, 7:00 p.m. In 1824-1825, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the United States on a Farewell Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the American Revolution. This talk will discuss Lafayette’s life and legacy, including his critical role in the American Revolution and in cementing the Franco-American Alliance, and his lifelong passion for human […]
Fire! A History of Firefighting in Dedham May 15, 2024
Did you know that in 1800, the Town of Dedham purchased a fire truck made by Paul Revere? Or that the first bell used to alert citizens to a fire was installed in the meeting house in the 1650s? Speaker, Jack Hoell, has spent several years researching and producing a documentary in which he shares […]
The Ben Fisher Memorial Lecture: A Historic Perspective on The Changing Landscape of Prisons and Mental Health
Presented by forensic neuropsychologist Dr. Robert Mendoza, this talk traces the history of mental health and the criminal punishment system in Europe, America, Norfolk County, and Dedham. If you would like to view this fascinating talk, click here. The April lecture is generously underwritten by the Fisher Family in memory of their father, Ben Fisher. […]
The United States Vice Presidency: Its History, the 15 Who Ascended, and Why
Nine U.S. vice presidents have ascended to the presidency — eight from the death of the president and one from a resignation. Six more have ascended by following in their president’s footsteps. The two current leading candidates for the 2024 presidential election would be octogenarians during their terms in office. Could their vice president be the 16th […]
Discovering the Gerrishes: Dedham’s First “Family of Color”
During Colonial times, slaves and Indigenous Peoples existed in Dedham. As the Revolutionary War and slavery receded from New England, these two groups often married and slowly became “free” citizens of society. The first of these families to become established in Dedham was that of Jack Gerrish (1745-1816) when appearing in the 1800 US Census, but as […]
The Combat Zone: Murder, Race, and Boston’s Struggle for Justice
Dedham resident Jan Brogan spoke on her book, The Combat Zone: Murder, Race, and Boston’s Struggle for Justice (2022). The topic is a true account of a 1976 murder of a football player, the three Black men charged, the Italian mob, and two trials that changed the way juries are chosen in Massachusetts and the nation. The […]
King Philip’s War: A History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict
Author Eric B. Schultz presented a talk on his book, “King Philip’s War: A History and Legacy of America’s Forgotten Conflict,” which he co-authored with Michael Tougias. Schultz provided an overview of the War, a travelogue of its key events in Massachusetts Bay and throughout Colonial New England—and its lasting legacy. Metacom (1638-1676), also known as […]
Edward Hopper: New Discoveries
Caption: Edward Hopper, “House in Italian Quarter,” 1923. Watercolor on paper, 19 7⁄8 x 23 7⁄8 in. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Gift of Sam Rose and Julie Walters; 2004.30.7. © 2023 Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper / Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.
Boston Braves Announcer Charlie Donelan
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The Nickersons of Dedham
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