The Magical Flying Santas
During the Great Depression, aviator Capt. William “Bill” Wincapaw began the tradition of “The Flying Santa.” Learn more about this magical tradition of Christmas deliveries to New England Lighthouse families.
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Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United States
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Bare-knuckled Boxing at Spot Pond
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesJoin us as we return to monthly evening meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the Month. Doors open at 6:45 for Museum viewing, with a…
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April Monthly Meeting – Cancelled
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesDue to construction, the April meeting has been canceled.
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesHow many of the famous "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World" can you name off the top of your head? When were these colossal buildings…
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Sky View – Stoneham from the Sky with Joe Turner
We're accustomed to viewing buildings, historic sites, and colorful venues by looking at them straight ahead. What if you could see those same familiar sites…
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Lament for the Christmas Tree Shops – With Anthony Sammarco
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesThis is the rescheduled event from November 2024. Didn't You Just Love a Bargain? A Lament for the Christmas Tree Shops Join us as the…
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Revolution on our Doorstep – Local Stories from the American Revolution
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesDiscover the stories behind tea boycotts, the Minuteman who had a bullet graze his ear, mob protests to run loyalists out of town, (someone loses…
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Historical Preservation Month – The Flowering of Central Square
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesMay is Historic Preservation Month and each year, May features an annual joint meeting with the Stoneham Historical Commission. Our speaker is local favorite Dee…
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When Church was the State
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesLocal author Ben Jacques will speak on the history of the First Church in Stoneham - a congregation that has existed since the 1720s, playing…
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Beneath the Surface: 300 Years of Spot Pond
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesDiscover the stories of rubber factories, ice houses, boxing matches, amusement parks and more with this tour of Stoneham's beautiful Spot Pond local historian Dr.…
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Archeology in the Land of the Bible
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesJoin biblical scholar and archaeologist Nate Ramsayer as he leads audience members on a brief tour of the ancient Biblical lands. What is it like…
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Gettysburg – Three Days in July
Stoneham Historical Society & Museum 36 William Street, Stoneham, MA, United StatesOur Novemberl meeting and evening speaker features retired US Army officer David LaCroix. He will provide an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning…
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