The Soiree!
Save the date for the 2026 Soiree! The party will be held at a stunning location overlooking the Charles River. Details to follow!
Tavern Night
Join us in celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Tavern Night! This year’s theme—The Spirit of 76! Listen to live music, enjoy pub-style food and light bites, and sample a wide selection of craft beer, hard cider, spirits (rum, bourbon, whiskey, and more), wine, and non-alcoholic options. We’ll also have a swag table where you can pick up themed T-shirts […]
Mah Jongg! Let the Fun Begin!
One Bam! Two Dot! Three Crack! Calling all beginners who want to understand what the Mah Jongg craze is all about. Players will learn the basics: identifying tiles, interpreting the Mah Jongg card, setting the table and dealing, and passing tiles during the Charleston. SOLD OUTTo be put on a Wait List, email Janet at […]
Mercy Otis Warren and the Writings of a Revolutionary
Guests stepped back in time and conversed with founding mother Mercy Otis Warren. Often described as the “muse of the revolution,” Mercy brilliantly used her passion for poetry and prose to persuade others to join in the revolutionary cause. Mercy conveyed the story of how she rejected the conventional expectations of women in the 18th century to be silent. Outspoken against […]
Sip & Savor
A Welcome Spring Party! Celebrate the first day of Spring by joining us on Friday, March 20th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., for Sip & Savor! Sample a selection of wines from around the globe, plus Prosecco, craft beer, and non-alcoholic options, while enjoying a sumptuous variety of light bites—all as you share the evening with good company. […]
Trivia Night 2026!
Comments from attendees of the 2026 event: “So much fun!”“What a night, as usual!”“Can’t wait until next year!” Reserve Your Seats for a Night of Fun!Friday, February 6thDoors open at 6:30; Trivia begins at 7:15American Legion, 155 Eastern Avenue Spend an evening with friends, family, and other kindred spirits as you test your knowledge of […]
Trains Return for the 2025 Holiday Stroll!
Model Trains Will Run Again at Dedham Museum During Dedham Square Holiday Stroll Friday, December 5th, 5:00-8:00 p.m.Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Model Trains are returning to Dedham Museum for the 2025 Friday evening Holiday Stroll—plus, the trains will continue to roll on Saturday, when Santa visits for the day! This is a […]
Dot Day at Dedham Museum
Dot Day was celebrated in Dedham Square on Saturday, September 13th, two days before International Dot Day celebrations around the globe. Dedham Museum & Archive, TLC Studios, The Blue Bunny, Books and Toys, and other locations in the Square had activities related to themes behind Peter Reynolds’, The Dot (2003), which included creativity, compassion, and […]
Return of the Model Trains for 2025!
Model Trains Returns During Dedham Square Holiday Stroll Friday, December 5th, 5:00-8:00 p.m.Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. PLUS—On Saturday, Santa visits the museum with the trains!! The Model Trains will return for the 2025 Friday evening Holiday Stroll—plus, the trains will continue to roll on Saturday, when Santa visits for the day! Come watch O-Scale locomotives […]
Dedham Museum at Dedham Day
Stop by to say hello during Dedham Day! We’ll have lots of items on our tables and we’re always glad to talk about the Museum & Archive! See you there!
Voices from the Graveyard: October 25th
Historic figures from Dedham’s past will be telling stories of the good, the bad, and the mysterious. Join us as costumed interpreters speak in the first person about their lives . . . and deaths. Tours will meet at the Village Street entrance of the Old Village Cemetery, Dedham, MA. Tickets for Saturday, October 25thEach […]
Voices from the Graveyard: October 18th
Historic figures from Dedham’s past will be telling stories of the good, the bad, and the mysterious. Join us as costumed interpreters speak in the first person about their lives . . . and deaths. Tours will meet at the Village Street entrance of the Old Village Cemetery, Dedham, MA. Tickets for Saturday, October 18thEach […]