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SUMMARY:Revere Beach: A Stroll Through Time
DESCRIPTION:The Lightning Roller coaster of the 1930s.\nFrom roller coasters and  roast beef to sand castles and muscle cars\, bring your memories of Revere Beach as Bob Upton\, creator of reverebeach.com\, takes us on a journey through time at Revere Beach. \nCreated in 1896\, the Revere Beach Reservation\, was designed by landscape designer\, Charles Eliot – also instrumental in creating the Middlesex Fells Reservation for the Metropolitan Park Commission.  For over 125 years\, Revere Beach has drawn visitors from around the world\, whether by bicycle\, horse-drawn carriage\, railway or motor car.  The Boulevard boasted rides\, dance-halls\, movie theaters\, carousels\, rollercoasters and all kinds of special attractions. \nMany of today’s baby-boomers are the children of those who fell in love at the Oceanview or Wonderland Ballrooms. Boomers themselves can still vividly remember the Virginia Reel\, Wild Mouse\, Dodgems and other rides and amusements. \nRecently designated as a National Historic Landmark\, Revere Beach is now officially recognized as “America’s First Public Beach.” Revere Beach holds a special place in the collective memories of thousands of folks throughout New England and the United States. \nDoors will open at 6:45 to view museum exhibits.  A brief business meeting at 7:15 will be followed by the talk at 7:30 pm.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/revere-beach-a-stroll-through-time/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,New England
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SUMMARY:When Church was the State
DESCRIPTION:Local author Ben Jacques will speak on the history of the First Church in Stoneham – a congregation that has existed since the 1720s\, playing a key role in the history of Stoneham\, from the founding through the revolutionary war\, the fight for abolition and well into the 20th century.  This is part of our special efforts to celebrate Stoneham’s 300th year as a separate town. \nAny town in colonial Massachusetts required a school and school master\, a burying ground and a church and minister – – that church is First Church Congregational\, now located on Main Street.  Until 1826\, the meeting house served as both Town Hall and Church and the church was an essential piece of town government and Stoneham’s history in the last 300 years. \nAs always\, doors open for evening meetings at 6:45 pm for time to view the exhibits\, with a short business meeting at 7:15 and the speaker at 7:30. \n \n 
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/when-church-was-the-state/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,New England
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Puleo - Charles Sumner - The Great Abolitionist
DESCRIPTION:Special lecture from Stephen Puleo\, April 29 at the Stoneham Senior Center.   \nAward-winning historian Stephen Puleo is the author of The Great Abolitionist\, Voyage of Mercy\, A City So Grand\, The Boston Italians\, and Dark Tide.  His talk will focus on Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner – whose vicious beating by an advocate of slavery in the Senate Chambers of  the US Capitol building stunned 19th America & was a key event on the road to the US Civil War. \nNote: This event will be held at the Stoneham Senior Center at 136 Elm Street.  Free admission  but donations are welcomed. \n \nMade possible with a grant from the Stoneham Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/stephen-puleo-charles-sumner-the-great-abolitionist/
LOCATION:Stoneham Senior Center\, 136 Elm Street\, Stoneham\, Mass\, 02180
CATEGORIES:New England
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
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SUMMARY:Lament for the Christmas Tree Shops - With Anthony Sammarco
DESCRIPTION:This is the rescheduled event from November 2024.\nDidn’t You Just Love a Bargain?\n\n\nA Lament for the Christmas Tree Shops\n\n\nJoin us as the Stoneham Historical Society & Museum welcomes back noted Boston historian Anthony Sammarco\, speaking on his latest book .”The Christmas Tree Shops: Don’t You Just Love a Bargain?”  He creates a  fascinating glimpse into this once iconic store that we all shopped at. The Christmas Tree Shops were an icon of Massachusetts\, with 23 stores that boasted a diverse assortment of merchandise from seasonal decorations\, home decor\, housewares\, food and giftware and just about everything else.  Their unique style left many shoppers saddened when the chain closed in 2023 after bankruptcy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\n\nAnthony Mitchell Sammarco is a noted historian and author of over sixty books on the history and development of Boston\, and he lectures widely on the history and development of his native city. He commenced writing in 1995\, and his books Lost Boston\, The History of Howard Johnson’s: How A Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became a Roadside Icon\, and The Baker Chocolate Company: A Sweet History are among his many books that have made the bestsellers list. \nMr. Sammarco is employed by Boston-based Payne/Bouchier\, Inc. and since 1997 he has taught history at the Urban College of Boston\, where he was named educator of the year and where he serves on the Leadership Council.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/lament-for-the-christmas-tree-shops-with-anthony-sammarco/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,New England
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SUMMARY:Sky View - Stoneham from the Sky with Joe Turner
DESCRIPTION: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 from above\, from a Sky View? This photography presentation by local photographer and drone pilot\, Joseph Turner\, offers images from a unique point of view.  It includes photographs of local historic buildings\, houses of worship\, parks\, light houses\, and other colorful sites from a view most people have never seen before – the aerial photographer’s viewpoint.  Joe Turner will demystify the use of drones\, illustrate their variety of uses in the public sector\, and highlight the FAA’s emphasis on safety. \nDoors open at 6:45 for visitors to tour the museum.  A brief business meeting at 7:15 is followed by the talk at 7:30.  Free and open to the public. \nAbout the Speaker:  \nJoseph Turner is a professional photographer and FAA 107 Certified and licensed Drone Pilot  He is a member of the Boston Society of Architects\, and a project management consultant. Involved in all aspects of photography for over 30 years\, he teaches introductory and drone certification courses at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and Northern Essex Community College(NECC) in Haverhill\, MA. He is a professional photographer also specializing in portraits\, events\, and weddings on location or at his Stoneham studio. You can view his work at  www.JosephTurner.Smugmug.com and JoeTurnerPhotog.Smugmug.com. \n 
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/sky-view-stoneham-from-the-sky-with-joe-turner/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,New England
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SUMMARY:The Most Hated Man in Revolutionary Boston
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming historian and author John Bell to speak on  “As yet Unhanged”: Ebenezer Richardson and the Coming of the American Revolution. The focus is on Ebenezer Richardson\, a customs agent and British informer convicted of shooting and killing a boy protesting outside of his house in 1770\, making him “the most hated man in Boston.”   The incident provoked a similar response as the Boston Massacre less than two weeks later\, and played a large role in turning public sentiment toward supporting an open rebellion. Over 1\,000 people attended Seider’s funeral procession from Boston’s Liberty Tree. \nRichardson was a well-known scoundrel with many connections in and around his native Woburn- including Stoneham\, where his mother Abigail Johnson Richardson Gould\, moved after her remarriage. \n About the speaker: John Bell (who writes as J.L.Bell) is  a Massachusetts writer who specializes in (among other things) the start of the American Revolution in and around Boston. He is particularly interested in the experiences of children in 1765-75. He has published scholarly papers and popular articles for both children and adults and just published a book\, The Road to Concord\, which follows the fate of 4 cannon smuggled out of Boston to Concord – helping spark the Revolution.  Mr. Bell has been a consultant for History Detectives\, contributed to a display at Minute Man National Historic Park and has produced other material for the National Park Service.  His research can be found at at https://boston1775.blogspot.com/ \n  \nThis program has been made possible by a grant from the Stoneham and Massachusetts Cultural Councils. \n  \n 
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-most-hated-man-in-revolutionary-boston/
LOCATION:Stoneham Public Library\, 431 Main Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:New England
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
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SUMMARY:Charlestown End Stone Walls  - Preservation Month Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What do all those stone walls in the Middlesex Fells represent?  How did Stoneham become Stoneham? \nHow did colonial English colonists parcel out land once held in common by the Pawtucket along the shores of Spot Pond?  The answer lies in the stone walls and range lines of Charlestown End – what became Stoneham. \nJoin us as Alison Simcox and Doug Heath as they talk about the remnants of these range lines still existing and still marked by stone walls centuries later in the Middlesex Fells. \nThis is the annual joint meeting with the Stoneham Historical Commission for National Historic Preservation Month.  (Note this meeting is the 4th Thursday of the Month\, not our typical Second Thursday). \n  \n \n  \nAlison C. Simcox and Douglas L. Heath are environmental scientists with an interest in local history.  They are the authors of several books on local history\, including the Middlesex Fells\, Haywardville\, Breakheart Reservation and Lake Quannapowitt.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/charlestown-end-range-lines-preservation-month-meeting/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:New England
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T160000
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SUMMARY:Postponed - Research Your House Day
DESCRIPTION:Due to ongoing construction\, Research Your House Day\, has been postponed.  We will repost the new date once decided. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCome learn more about the history of your home and who might have lived in it during our annual research your house day.   We will have our extensive collection of maps\, street directories\, tax info\, and more available.  Free admission.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/research-your-house-day/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Open House,New England
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T150000
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CREATED:20230811T142150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T001818Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Historic Tour of Stoneham
DESCRIPTION:Delve into Stoneham’s colonial\, industrial and civic past in this free armchair “tour” of Stoneham’s downtown area and view prime examples of our architectural heritage.  You’ll be able to learn how and why the Central Square area replaced Stoneham’s original town center further east\, about our missed chance to be an automobile manufacturing powerhouse\, and about the shoe industry that fueled the town’s growth in the 19th century. Note: the presentation will be at The Arbors at Stoneham\, 140 Franklin St. \nTour Leader: VP of SHSM and Co-chair of the Stoneham Historical Commission\, Dr. Dolly Wilson is an independent scholar and writer currently writing an updated history of Stoneham.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/virtual-historic-tour-of-stoneham/
LOCATION:The Arbors at Stoneham\, 140 Franklin Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:New England
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000
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SUMMARY:New England Kitchens at May Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time\nDate(s) – Thu: May 11\, 2023\n7:00 pm \nFrom the colonial period to the present\, the kitchen has been a source of nourishment and comfort. The way Americans have lived with their kitchens has changed dramatically over the course of three centuries. Join us to hear Historic New England curator Nancy Carlisle discuss how the American kitchen evolved from the 1600s to the present. Drawing on her book America’s Kitchens\, co-authored with Melinda Narardinov\, Ms. Carlisle will discuss the technological and social changes that have taken place in this room and suggest how these innovations have transformed kitchen work and changed women’s lives. \nWe’ll also have our historic “Grandmother’s Kitchen” exhibit room open. \nAbout the Speaker \nNancy Carlisle recently retired as Senior Curator of Collections at Historic New England where she has worked for more than thirty years. In addition to America’s Kitchens\, she is the author of the award-winning book Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/new-england-kitchens-at-may-joint-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:New England,Women's History
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