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The Medway Historical
Society Upcoming Programs
Spring-summer
2008
Newsletter (pdf) |
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All
programs will be held at the Historical Society |
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| January
29, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| Annual
Business Meeting. Calling
all members, and those who wish to become involved. Please
attend this important
meeting to elect officers for the coming year, and to help
chart the future direction of our Society. |
| February
19, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| Researching
the History of Your House. You can research the history of
your house whether it is 20 years
old or 150 years old. Marian Pierre-Louis will
introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain
a deed, and locating other sources of information such as the
US Federal Census records. Come learn some tricks to get the
most out of your house history research. This talk is appropriate
for both beginners and those who have some research experience. |
| March 18, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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Restoring
Old Homes: Advice from a Professional.
Mark Landry, a Medway resident and founder of Landmark
Services,
has been restoring and renovating old houses for more than
20 years. He is an experienced craftsperson and designer
who has managed professional history preservation projects
of
all sizes and budgets.
Mark
holds an M.A. in Historic Preservation from Boston University,
and spent two years at the Boston Architectural Center studying
design, building technology, and architectural history. During
his studies, he was an intern at both the Society for the Preservation
of New England Antiquities and in Great Britain. |
| April 15, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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From
Coffee Street to the Ishmael Coffee Estates: Who was Ishmael
Coffee? Ishmael Coffee was more than just a
Revolutionary War soldier. He spent the majority of his life
in Medway. Yet was he a beloved citizen or a controversial
figure in Medway town history? Come hear a tale by local
genealogist, Marian Pierre-Louis of Fieldstone
Historic Research, that has so many twists
you will leave amazed and with a broader appreciation of
Medway’s
past.
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| May 20, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| Note
Change: This program will be held at the Medway Senior Center,
76 Oakland Street. |
| Remembering
Medway: Reminisce with Medway's "Old-Timers".
Once again, visit with Medway "old-timers", both in years and
experience with town history, to hear and talk about earlier
days in Medway. We have held two of these events in the recent
past which were a lot of fun; spontaneous, and informative.
You'll hear lots of good stories about the Medway of old. |
| June 22, 2008, Sunday |
1:00 – 5:00
pm |
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| Spring
Open House. Have you ever wondered what goes on
in that little building on Main Street? This is a perfect
opportunity to stop by and meet Society members and view the
museum’s collection! Exhibits include artifacts, memorabilia,
vital records and more. Books, maps and other items are available
for purchase. Stop in any time to chat about your interest
in the history of Medway. |
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| Previous Programs |
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| December
9, 2007, Sunday |
4:00 pm
- 8:00 pm |
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| Holiday
Party. Join
us for our annual Holiday Celebration. Light refreshments
and casual conversation will be in ample supply. Please
bring a goodie to share with others. |
| November
13, 2007, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| 2B
Oak Street: The Future of the Thayer Homeplace. Rob
Pomponio, chairman of the Medway Historical Commission,
will talk about the recent activity at the Thayer Homeplace
as well as the future plans and hopes of the Historical
Commission to make the Thayer Homeplace an asset to the
town. |
| October
21, 2007, Sunday |
2:00 pm |
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| A
First-Hand Account: Life in London During World War II. As
a teenage girl in London during World War II, Daphne G.
Freeman survived the German bombing of the city with her
family. The continuous bombing tested the will of the British
people, and the courage they displayed discouraged the
enemy from undertaking an invasion of the British Isles.
Using slides and stories, Ms. Freeman will share her experiences
with us in a first-hand account of these dramatic events. |
| October
16, 2007, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| Meet
the Thayers: The Significance of the Thayer Family in Medway. Marian
Pierre-Louis, a member of the Historical Society, the Historical
Commission, and a professional genealogist will describe
the history of the Thayer Homeplace (2B Oak Street), the
people who lived there and their historical significance
in the development of Medway. |
| September
16, 2007, Sunday |
1:00 pm-
4:00 pm |
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| Fall
Open House.
Help celebrate the beginning of our 2007-2008 season. Thanks
to the Historical Commission, there’s a lot going
on in Medway. We’ll have preliminary information
on the status of the proposed Village Historic District
and the start-up work on development of the Thayer property.
Artifacts and illustrations reflecting Medway’s agricultural
and industrial past will be on view and maps and books
will be available for sale, including several books by
Francis D. Donovan. |
| Sunday,
May 20, 2007 |
1:00pm
- 4:00pm |
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Spring
Open House. The Medway Girl Scouts - We're not
Just Cookies! Founded in Medway in 1926, the Girl Scouts
have participated in many community events through the
years. Kim Campbell will join us at this special open
house to display artifacts and memorabilia that illustrate
the
role the Girl Scouts have, and continue to
play in Medway society.
View information about the history of the Medway
Girl Scouts online. |
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