Events Listing

Programs are held at
First Parish Church
26 North Street,
starting at 7:30 pm
(unless otherwise noted.)

Monday, April 5, 2010

Medfield High School Auditorium

Historic 17th Century Houses of Medfield

Medfield Historical Society program for April will the showing of the one-hour movie "Historic 17th Century Houses of Medfield." date- April 5, 2010 @ 7:30 PM in the auditorium of Medfield High School on the big screen. Admission is free, all are invited

There has been much town-wide concern lately over the fate of the historic Lowell Mason House on 25 Adams Street. The historic 1791 house was bought by a developer who has plans to demolish the house and build a two family house in its place, a trend that we have seen more and more lately. On Monday evening April 5 at 7:30 on the big screen in the auditorium of Medfield High School, the Historical Society will present a one-hour movie free of charge on the "Historic 17th Century Houses of Medfield." While the town continues to lose its historic nature with each historic house demolished, there are still 17 homes in town that all or part of the structure dates to the 17th century. We often focus on the historic houses we have lost, the movie will focus on those still standing, with the hope that they will continue to be saved. Featured in the movie will be the original 1690 part of the Lowell Mason House. The 1791 section, now on Adams Street, was separated from the original 17th century house now on 127 North Street and moved to Adams Street in 1875.
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The Medfield Historical Society

6 Pleasant Street
P. O. Box 233
 Medfield, MA 02052

Phone: 508-359-4773

Email: medfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

About The Society

The Medfield Historical Society building is located at 6 Pleasant Street, Medfield, MA 02052. It is open the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 am to 12 noon and at other times by appointment for researchers and other visitors. Call 508-359-4773 and leave a message, or e-mail medfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

We encourage everyone with an interest in Medfield history to join the society. Dues are modest. We have informative public programs five times each year - the first Monday evening of October, November, February, March, and April - usually at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, a National Register property, at 26 North Street, plus other members-only social events. The 2008-09 program line-up appears below.

Medfield was established in 1649 and incorporated as a town in 1651 by 13 settlers from Dedham. Established in 1891, our historical society is one of the oldest in the Commonwealth. We are a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing Medfield's history.

The Peak House, shown here with the curators at the annual Pantry Sale the Saturday before Thanksgiving, was deeded to the Medfield Historical Society on October 18, 1924 by its then-owners, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Smith, after which it received a down-to-the-frame restoration. Originally built in 1660, it is one of the earliest surviving examples of Postmedieval English (Elizabethan) architecture in the United States.

We need active involvement from the community if we are to grow and thrive. We welcome your questions and program ideas. We also welcome donations of historical materials, artifacts, and information...and of course, money.

(The Medfield Historical Commission is a different organization - like the society, it is focused on historic preservation and protection... but it's part of our local government, and it has statutory authority granted by the state government and the Medfield town meeting.)

People of the Medfield Historical Society

President

David Temple

Curators

  • Elizabeth Borell
  • Phil Burr
  • Marshall Chick
  • Harry Cowell
  • Richard DeSorgher
  • CB Doub
  • Debbie Gaines
  • David Temple
  • Cheryl O'Malley
  • Claire Shaw
  • Tom Sweeney

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Society Building Hours

The building at 6 Pleasant Street is open the First and Third Saturdays from 10 am to noon - please come by and see us!

Or, phone us at 508-359-4773 and leave a message, or e-mail: