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 […]
Tavern Night! 5th Anniversary
Join us in celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Tavern Night! 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—all while learning about our theme, the Striped Pig, and supporting your local museum! We’ll also have a swag table […]
It’s a Bunny Block Pawty!
Hop on down to Dedham Square for the ultimate Bunny Block Pawty—a fun-filled community celebration for all ages that’s all about bunnies! Hosted by House Rabbit Network, The Blue Bunny Books & Toys, TLC Studios, and the Dedham Museum & Archive, this event brings together local businesses, families, and bunny lovers for a day of adorable […]
Taps Across America
Memorial Day, May 26th, 3:00 p.m. On Memorial Day, May 26th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., join us on the Museum lawn (612 High Street) as Taps is performed in a nationwide salute to remember fallen service members. On Memorial Day, Americans remember those who have died in military service to the United States. THE NATIONAL MOMENT OF […]
Indoor Sidewalk Sale! This Week!
Wednesday, May 14th & Thursday, May 15th11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day We’ve done some long-overdue spring cleaning and it’s time to hold an indoor sidewalk sale! Sorry, no original historic material will be sold (other than duplicate books), only modern items. We need to make room for more historic records, donated materials, and objects relating […]
The 2025 Soirée! June 7th!
This year’s Soirée was held at a glorious private residence at the end of a tree-lined drive off Highland Street in Dedham, with double terraced stairway leading up to a stunning Greek Revival home. Set within a ten-acre oasis, the house and outbuildings are surrounded by forested woodlands and landscaped gardens with water features and […]
Annual Soirée
We are highly disappointed that our annual Spring Soirée was cancelled because of COVID-19, but hope you all remain healthy. The Soirée is a critical fundraiser for the museum and money usually raised makes a significant contribution to the museum’s operating budget. If your circumstances allow, please click on the DONATE button below to make a donation in either […]
Shoe Party!
Who doesn’t love shoes?! Join the party and dress up or dress down; whatever you do, wear your favorite pair of fabulous footwear! Enjoy wine and desserts while showing off your personal flair — whether pumps or flats, wingtips or sandals. Swing by beforehand to be inspired by our exhibit on historic and vintage shoes. […]
Toy Trains Return to DHSM! Annual Holiday Stroll
Friday, December 6, 2019, 6-8 p.m.Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Free event People enjoyed the festivities throughout Dedham Square at the Annual Holiday Stroll, including stopping by the museum where young and old had fun watching trains travel around a 15-foot track, passing all sorts of sights along the way. While at DHSM, children watched […]