The mission of MHSM is to collect, preserve, and promote an inclusive understanding of Medford’s history, offering educational lectures and programs to the general public. Join us in building a shared sense of Medford’s history and rich diversity.
February 22, 2025
- MHSM is open 1:00-4:00 PM every Sunday. However, on 2/23/25 we need to close at 3 p.m. for a special event.
- The Winter 2025 Newsletter can be found on our News page.
- Check out our ongoing searchable Medford Street Names Project. If you have info or documents pertaining to Medford Street names, let us know via our contact page.
- Our Medford Municipal Records Collection is now digitized and continues to be updated by our awesome volunteer Will Tenney.
- House Histories and Fascinating Finds: View a video of the lecture on house histories here. Download a copy of the accompanying handout in PDF format here.
- Learn about our Historical Marker Program here.
- Check out our Books and Resources page? Many reference questions can be answered by our ever-growing digitized resources. All back issues of our newsletters can be found here.
- Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
- Become an MHSM Member here!
UPCOMING:
Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
Speaker: Margaret L. Arnold, Ph.D., Suffolk University
ASL interpretation provided.
Most people know that Amelia Earhart was a pioneering pilot who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. But did you know she lived in our hometown and worked in Boston? And did you know that she developed her own line of clothing and luggage? She also fought for women’s rights and equality, and just last year Amelia was voted one of America’s Greatest Mentors. Join us as we learn about the life and legacy of this courageous American icon as presented by Dr. Margie Arnold, an Earhart enthusiast.
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See all our Spring 2025 programs here.
Thanks to the Medford Arts Council for its continued support
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the City of Medford.
The Power of Truth: Early Diversity in a Medford Neighborhood, February 2024
Murder at the Harvard Medical School, April 2023
Black Heritage Trail Virtual Tour, February 2022
Our Medford,” written by Medford teacher Michael Coates is for kids and anyone interested in an illustrated introduction to Medford History.
The book began to be used in the Medford grade 3 classrooms in fall 2016.
Click here to view the book online. Printed copies are available for $20 at MHSM. All proceeds benefit MHSM’s educational programs.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.