Handel+Haydn Youth Choruses Ambassador Ensemble Performance
Guests enjoyed an evening listening to the H+H Youth Choruses (HHYC) Ambassador Ensemble as they performed a variety of music showcasing the wide offerings of the HHYC program. The joy of music and singing is on full display in this concert, with classic works by Haydn and Mozart, new works by Rosephanye Powell and Andre […]
Sip & Savor
Our Annual Wine, Beer & Hors d’oeuvres Party! Join us at the Museum on Friday, March 7th, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., for Sip & Savor, our annual wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres party! Enjoy sampling a selection of beverages, including non-alcoholic options, while having a sumptuous variety of light bites—all as you share the evening with […]
Trivia Night!
Reserve Your Seats for a Night of Fun!Friday, February 7thDoors open at 6:30; Trivia begins at 7:15American Legion, 155 Eastern AvenueBenefitting Dedham Museum & Archive Spend an evening with friends, family, and other kindred spirits as you test your knowledge of events, music/TV/movies, sports, general information, history—local and otherwise—and other engaging topics. Bring snacks and/or […]
Return of the Model Trains for 2024!
Model Trains Returned During Dedham Square Holiday Stroll Friday, December 6th, 5:00-8:00 p.m.Saturday, December 7th, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. PLUS—On Saturday, Santa visited the museum with the trains!! “Thanks for hosting such a great event each year.” This enthusiastic response was typical of the more than 750+ visitors during this annual two-day special event! The Model Trains returned […]
Historic Hauntings and Mysteries Tours!
New for 2024! Saturday, October 19th and 26th, 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. For 50 minutes or so, participants walked a route that included local “hot” spots where they heard about stories and legends that are most fitting for this dark and eerie season. Our route covered less than a mile and more than 375 years […]
Tavern Night at the Museum!
Our 4th Annual Tavern Night at the Museum! A celebration of autumn and sampling Massachusetts craft beer, wine, locally made spirits, and “enhanced” eggnog! Breweries included Castle Island (Norwood), Jack’s Abby (Framingham), Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company (Marlborough), Roundhead (Hyde Park), Wormtown (Foxboro & Worcester), non-alcoholic options, and more! Spirits and Wine from Privateer Rum, M.S. […]
Annual Soirée
It was a lovely event! Thank you to all who attended and supported the museum! This year’s Soirée was held at a very special private Dedham residence on Job’s Island. For Members and their Guests. To support this important fundraiser for the Museum, we ask that you become a member.
Taps Played at the Museum
Taps Across America: Memorial Day On Memorial Day, May 27th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., the Museum was part of a nationwide salute to remember fallen service members as Taps was performed on the front lawn. Click here for details.
Wine & Hors d’oeuvres Party
At our annual Spring party, guests enjoyed a selection of fine wines along with a variety of light bites, all while sharing in good company. New this year was the opportunity to participate in a wine pull. Included with one of the bottles was a $100 gift certificate to Gary’s Liquors of Chestnut Hill. Event […]
Return of the Model Trains
Model Trains Returned During Dedham Square Holiday Stroll Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 Dedham Museum & Archive is delighted to share the news that the Holiday Trains returned for the 2023 Holiday Stroll! Guests watched O-Scale locomotives running along the tracks as steam engines blow smoke and diesel engines race to deliver […]
Tavern Night!
Guests enjoyed an evening sampling more than twenty-five craft beers from local Massachusetts breweries at Tavern Night, 2023! Each guest received a souvenir tasting glass and a Tasting Guide describing each brew. In addition to silent auction items from local businesses (including a basket donated by Jack’s Abby), the night was accompanied by live music […]
Soirée
The 2023 Soirée was held at the historic Nickerson House in Dedham. Guests enjoyed each other’s company and catering by local business owner, Johnny Burke of Johnny Burke Catering. Set within beautiful landscaped and terraced grounds, the original Empire-style house was built in 1873 and was located on the site of what had been a […]