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The Medway Historical
Society Upcoming Programs
| Spring
2009
Newsletter (pdf) |
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Spring
2009 programs
will be held at the Senior Center at
76
Oakland Street between Village and Main Streets.
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| Jan. 27, 2009 - Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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"Peaches
& Daddy" lecture and book signing. The
Medway Historical Society is pleased to present a lecture
and book signing by local
author Michael Greenburg for his recently released book, “Peaches & Daddy”.
His book tells the tale of a 1920s scandal in New York
City in which Edward “Daddy” Browning, a 51-year
old millionaire, courts and marries, 15-year old Frances
"Peaches" Heenan. Their relationship becomes fodder
for the New York City tabloids for months as they cover the
tempestuous
affair. Come hear how Greenburg discovered the story
and then researched it for his book. Tuesday, January 27, 2009
at 7:30pm at the Medway Senior Center, 76 Oakland St.,
Medway. The public is cordially invited to attend and
bring their books for signing. This program is sponsored by a grant
from the Medway Cultural Council.
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| Feb. 21, 2009 - Saturday |
2:00pm |
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Expert
African American Tool Makers. Expert Tool Collector
Richard DeAvila speaks about Early
American Tool Makers from the Medway area including
Jethro Jones, Cesar Chelor and Sambo. Samples of tools created
by Cesar Chelor are found in the Smithsonian and are highly
prized by collectors. Often selling in the hundreds of thousands
of dollars. Richard DeAvila has written extensively on these
little known expert craftsmen from our region. This program
is sponsored by a grant
from the Medway Cultural Council.
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| March 22, 2009 - Sunday |
1:00-5:00pm |
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| 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. |
| March 24, 2009 - Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| "Popular
Music of the Gaslight Era (1890-1920)" by popular
entertainer John Root. John Root will introduce the audience
to the history of the music during the Gaslight Era and serenade
the audience with sample performances. Don't miss out on
this musically treat! |
| April 14, 2009 - Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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The
Restoration of Evergreen Cemetery. Restoration
will start in April 2009 when conservationist Kai Nalenz
begins restoring some of the damaged stones in Evergreen
Cemetery
in Medway. Kai Nalenz is the
owner of Gravestone Services of New England. He is a
member of the Association of Gravestone Studies and The
American
Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic
Works. Kai has conserved hundreds of markers throughout
New England,
including entire cemeteries. He specializes in 17-19th
cemetery conservation. He is well known for his use of
gentle methods and non-abrasive hand tools to clean,
preserve and repair.
Come
hear a joint presentation by Mark Wilcox, President of
the Historical Society and Medway Historical Commission
Member,
and
Kai Nalenz speak about the restoration work that is
being done
at one of Medway
oldest
historical resources - Evergreen Cemetery. This program is
sponsored by a grant
from the Medway Cultural Council.
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| May 19, 2009 - Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| 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. |
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| Previous Programs |
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| Sept.
30, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| Pills,
Potions, Poultices: A Re-enactment of Revolutionary War
Dr. Elisha Skinner. Come see Edwin Page portray
Dr. Elisha Skinner, regimental surgeon for the Massachusetts
Xth Regiment of the Continental Line. You will learn what
sort of anesthesia was used to perform surgery, why infant
mortality was so high and how to use an 18th century remedy
to cure your next headache. You will most certainly come
away with a greater appreciation for 21st century health
care. |
| Oct.
19, 2008, Sunday |
1:00-5:00pm |
223
Main Street, Medway |
OPEN
HOUSE. A special display will showcase items
from the Bicentennial observance of 1913, when a three-day
celebration marked 200 years since the town was founded.
We hope this may prompt suggestions about planning for
the Tricentennial anniversary in 2013.
The
collection of the Society includes artifacts and documents
from colonial times to the present - household items,
farming equipment, tools used in shoe and straw hat manufacture.
Maps and books will be available, including The New
Grant: A History of Medway by Francis Donovan. Refreshments
will be served.
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| Oct.
21, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| "Root!
Hog! or Die! - The Glory Days of Medway's Wonderful Union
Base Ball Club". Come hear Holliston historian
Joanne Hulbert as she talks about the Massachusetts Baseball
League and the rivalries that shaped early baseball. |
| Nov.
18th, 2008, Tuesday |
7:30pm |
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| The
story of Hannah Smith and the local bonnet making industry. Local
author Walter McClennen will speak about 19th century bonnet
maker Hannah Smith and the bonnet making industry that
shaped the economy of our region. McClennen's book of original
letters of the Smith family of Medfield from 1804-1825
depicts the entrance of young local girls and women into
a new and vital area of the early American economy - a
fascinating tale of recently discovered original source
documents awakening a renewed interest in our New England
past. Books will be available for purchase and author signing. |
| Dec.
7, 2008, Sunday |
2:00pm |
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| The
1917 Halifax Harbour Explosion and the Massachusetts Connection.
Hazel Miele will tell the story behind why Halifax sends
a Christmas Tree to Boston every year. Discover the Massachusetts
connection and how its people responded to the tragedy.
A great story before Christmas. |
| Dec.
7, 2008, Sunday |
5:00-7:00pm |
at
223 Main Street, Medway |
| Annual
Potluck Holiday Party. Please join Medway Historical
Society members and friends at annual social event. It's
a great time to stroll through our collections. Please
bring an hors d'oeuvre or dessert to share. |
| 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.
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| 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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| 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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