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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T140000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Due to renovations in the Museum\, we have to cancel our July and August Museum Openings.  Later this year\, join us for our monthly Museum opening on the 3rd Sunday of each month\, from 2-4 PM.  You can view both our newly updated permanent exhibits and our revolving exhibits. \nDate/Time\nDate(s) – Sun: Aug 20\, 2023\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-3/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Open House,Stoneham Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20230721T185742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T185742Z
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SUMMARY:"I dissent": Sheryl Faye as Ruth Bader Ginsburg
DESCRIPTION:Living history performance – Sheryl Faye as Ruth Bader Ginsburg – “I Dissent“ \nDoors open at 6:45 pm to view exhibits.  There is a brief meeting at 7:15 followed by the program. \nRuth Bader Ginsburg – “I Dissent”\n\n\n\nRuth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in September 2020. She was the second woman and the first Jewish woman ever appointed to the Court and became the longest-serving Jewish Justice. \nShe championed fairness and equality and objected to different expectations for men and women\, prejudice against minority groups in places like hotels and restaurants\, and women having fewer job opportunities than men. Ruth served on the national board of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)  and launched The Women’s Rights Project\, she continued to be a leading voice for gender equality\, women’s interests\, and civil rights and liberties. \nRuth Bader Ginsburg’s life continues to be one of achievement: as a lawyer\, professor of law\, a judge\, and then a Supreme Court justice\, she stands out because she was not afraid to dissent\, disapprove\, and disagree with conditions of unfairness and inequality. This show is the inspiring story of how she changed her life—and ours. \n“Fight for the things that you care about\, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg \nThe show is free: donations encouraged.  It will be 50 minutes plus questions and starts at approximately 7:30 pm. \n  \nSince 2003\, Sheryl Faye has masterfully brought to life important historical women to both children and adults across the U.S. In her one-woman shows\, she immerses the audience in a multimedia learning experience that captivates viewers and sparks their interest to explore more.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/i-dissent-sheryl-faye-as-ruth-bader-ginsburg/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20230424T163722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T163722Z
UID:10000006-1694959200-1694966400@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Museum opening on the 3rd Sunday of each month\, from 2-4 PM.  You can view both our permanent exhibits and our monthly revolving exhibits. \nDate/Time\nDate(s) – Sun: Sep 17\, 2023\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-4/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Open House,Stoneham Historical Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20230721T185919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T185919Z
UID:10000011-1695466800-1695484800@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Town Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Stoneham’s annual Town Day.  Sept 23\, 2023 on Stoneham Common.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/town-day/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20230811T142150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T001818Z
UID:10000014-1697032800-1697036400@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20231006T011530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T230941Z
UID:10000015-1697135400-1702828800@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Vietnam War Exhibit - Hometown to Hanoi
DESCRIPTION:  \nOctober will see the mounting of a new temporary exhibit at the Society Historical Society Museum of photographs\, artifacts\, & memorabilia from our collections -donated by John Russell as well as loans from military ollector Mike Sallese.   \nFree & open to the public at Fall 2023 Programs & Open Houses –  \n\nTuesdays – Nov 28\, Dec 5— 10AM-1PM\, \nThursdays- Oct. 12\, Nov.9\, Dec 14—6:45-9 PM\nSaturdays. Nov. 11\, 11:30AM-2PM; Nov 25\, noon-4 PM\nSundays – Oct. 15\, Nov 19\, Dec 17—2-4 PM
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/vietnam-war-exhibit-hometown-to-hanoi/2023-10-12/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Military,Monthly Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20230721T191912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T191912Z
UID:10000012-1697137200-1697142600@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Inferno: The Boston Fire of 1872
DESCRIPTION:In October\, the Stoneham Historical Society & Museum welcomes back noted Boston historian Anthony Sammarco\, speaking on the Fire that Reshaped Boston: the Boston Fire of 1872. \nThe Fire laid waste to large parts of downtown Boston ranging almost all the way from the Boston Common to the Harbor.  The fire killed 20 people\, destroyed 775 buildings and caused millions of dollars in damage to Boston’s commercial section. The conflagration ranks among the most destructive fires in American history \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/inferno-the-boston-fire-of-1872/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20230424T163820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T164105Z
UID:10000007-1697378400-1697385600@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Museum opening on the 3rd Sunday of each month\, from 2-4 PM.  You can view both our permanent exhibits and our monthly revolving exhibits. \nDate/Time\nDate(s) – Sun: Oct 15\, 2023\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-5/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Open House,Stoneham Historical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20230721T193057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T193801Z
UID:10000013-1699556400-1699561800@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:The Magical Flying Santas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk on the The Magical Flying Santas: The story behind Christmas deliveries to New England Lighthouse families. \nFree and open to the public. \nDoors open at 6:45.  There is a short business meeting at 7:15\, followed by the program at 7:30 pm. \nNew England’s Flying Santas\nDuring the Great Depression\, aviator Capt. William “Bill” Wincapaw began the tradition of “The Flying Santa.” Born in Friendship\, Maine\, Wincapaw oversaw flight operations for the Curtiss Flying Service in Rockland\, Maine. He came to admire Maine’s lighthouse keepers and their families for standing the watch in isolated and often inhospitable locations.  \nTo show his appreciation for their dedication and self-sacrifice\, Wincapaw decided to deliver gift parcels to local lighthouses on Christmas Day. Early in the morning on Dec. 25\, 1929\, Wincapaw loaded packages of Christmas gifts into his vintage Travel Air A-6000-A airplane\, which featured a single radial engine and wicker seats. That first year\, he airdropped Christmas gifts to a dozen lighthouses along Maine’s coast. \nWincapaw continued the tradition the following year. Over time\, he came to be known as the “Flying Santa” and the “Santa of the Lighthouses.” He began to dress the part and enlisted his son\, Bill Jr.\, to pilot additional Christmas Day flights. His gift parcels included basic items such as newspapers\, magazines\, coffee\, tea\, candy\, tobacco\, soup\, yarn\, pens\, and pencils. By 1933\, the program proved so popular that Wincapaw expanded it to include 91 lighthouses from Maine to Rhode Island and Connecticut. He even found commercial sponsors to underwrite the cost of the parcels and the flights. \nSanta flights continue to this day. 
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-magical-flying-santas/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214638
CREATED:20231006T011530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T230941Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam War Exhibit - Hometown to Hanoi
DESCRIPTION:  \nOctober will see the mounting of a new temporary exhibit at the Society Historical Society Museum of photographs\, artifacts\, & memorabilia from our collections -donated by John Russell as well as loans from military ollector Mike Sallese.   \nFree & open to the public at Fall 2023 Programs & Open Houses –  \n\nTuesdays – Nov 28\, Dec 5— 10AM-1PM\, \nThursdays- Oct. 12\, Nov.9\, Dec 14—6:45-9 PM\nSaturdays. Nov. 11\, 11:30AM-2PM; Nov 25\, noon-4 PM\nSundays – Oct. 15\, Nov 19\, Dec 17—2-4 PM
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/vietnam-war-exhibit-hometown-to-hanoi/2023-11-11/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Military,Monthly Open House
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20230424T164915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T164915Z
UID:10000008-1700402400-1700409600@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Museum opening on the 3rd Sunday of each month\, from 2-4 PM.  You can view both our permanent exhibits and our monthly revolving exhibits. \nDate/Time\nDate(s) – Sun: Nov 19\, 2023\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-6/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Open House,Stoneham Historical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20231014T000449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T000449Z
UID:10000016-1700913600-1700928000@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping Hours & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us to SHOP LOCAL for Stoneham-related gifts from our gift shoppe.  You’ll also have an opportunity to visit our Vietnam: Hometown to Hanoi exhibit.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-shopping-hours-open-house/2023-11-25/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20231014T000449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T000449Z
UID:10000017-1701167400-1701176400@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping Hours & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us to SHOP LOCAL for Stoneham-related gifts from our gift shoppe.  You’ll also have an opportunity to visit our Vietnam: Hometown to Hanoi exhibit.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-shopping-hours-open-house/2023-11-28/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20231014T000449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T000449Z
UID:10000018-1701772200-1701781200@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping Hours & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us to SHOP LOCAL for Stoneham-related gifts from our gift shoppe.  You’ll also have an opportunity to visit our Vietnam: Hometown to Hanoi exhibit.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-shopping-hours-open-house/2023-12-05/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20231014T000449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T000449Z
UID:10000019-1702580400-1702587600@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping Hours & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us to SHOP LOCAL for Stoneham-related gifts from our gift shoppe.  You’ll also have an opportunity to visit our Vietnam: Hometown to Hanoi exhibit.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/holiday-shopping-hours-open-house/2023-12-14/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20230424T165518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T165555Z
UID:10000009-1702821600-1702828800@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Museum opening on the 3rd Sunday of each month\, from 2-4 PM.  You can view both our permanent exhibits and our monthly revolving exhibits. \nDate/Time\nDate(s) – Sun: Dec 17\, 2023\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-7/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Open House,Stoneham Historical Society
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240115T182455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T182455Z
UID:10000021-1705845600-1705852800@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 36 William Street on the Third Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm to view both our temporary and long-term exhibits on the history of Stoneham
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-8/2024-01-21/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Monthly Open House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240115T182455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T182455Z
UID:10000022-1708264800-1708272000@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 36 William Street on the Third Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm to view both our temporary and long-term exhibits on the history of Stoneham
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-8/2024-02-18/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Monthly Open House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240217T030614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T030614Z
UID:10000086-1708624800-1708630200@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Christa McAuliffe- History at Play Performance
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 22 6:00—7:30 PM Marcy Room\, Stoneham Library\, 431 Main Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180 \n“Discover the true story behind the incredible teacher\, the American pioneer\, and the internationally recognized heroine in a program made possible due to the generosity of the Bob Jolly Charitable Trust. The performance has been approved by the McAuliffe and Corrigan Families.”- History at Play TM \nThis performance is for ALL AGES; kiddos to adults! The program will be abridged to 60 minutes for the attention spans of our younger patrons\, but will interest everyone. \nCAREGIVERS: please see the Educator Prep Kit here before the program. The performance will discuss the Challenger tragedy\, so we suggest that kids are prepped with some information prior to the program.\nSign up required on the library site. 
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/christa-mcauliffe-history-at-play-performance/
LOCATION:Stoneham Public Library\, 431 Main Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240126T161009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T031242Z
UID:10000082-1710442800-1710448200@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Bare-knuckled Boxing at Spot Pond
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 short business meeting at 7:15 followed by the evening’s speaker. \nThursday\, March 14 – speaker – Frank Hughes – “Illegal Bare-Knuckle Boxing Matches on Spot Pond”\n\nHow seeing a mural behind a bank counter as a youth led to a passion for history for this Medford native. The curiosity about the image on the mural of the men boxing on Great Island in Spot Pond unexpectedly resurfaced decades later when he learned that the mural had been removed and would be restored and permanently on exhibit at the Museum. His interest was rekindled and research resumed for a possible book. Did great heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan fight on Spot Pond ? Why did artist Gibney include this scene on the mural ? There are so many questions. Join us to learn some of the answers.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/march-evening-program/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Sports
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240115T182455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T182455Z
UID:10000023-1710684000-1710691200@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 36 William Street on the Third Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm to view both our temporary and long-term exhibits on the history of Stoneham
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-8/2024-03-17/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Monthly Open House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240126T160518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T160518Z
UID:10000081-1710788400-1710792000@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Frances Perkins: The Unsung Hero Behind the New Deal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Stoneham Public Library for  The Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal\, an historical portrayal by Lady J. This program describes Frances Perkins’ rocky road to Washington. She was the architect of Social Security\, the first female in the US Cabinet\, and an object of admiration and contempt from her male colleagues. Frances Perkins was an unstoppable force in advocating safety and justice for working adults\, children\, and retirees. \n\nWalk with Frances as this Massachusetts native celebrates hard-won victories\, ploughs through political quagmires\, and finesses gender-related quandaries in her mission to make government an ally of exploited workers\, and forgotten retirees.  Free admission. No registration required. \nNote that this event is in the Marcy Room at the Stoneham Public Library\, 431 Main Street\, Stoneham\,
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/frances-perkins-the-unsung-hero-behind-the-new-deal/
LOCATION:Stoneham Public Library\, 431 Main Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240126T161059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T015618Z
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SUMMARY:April Monthly Meeting - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Due to construction\, the April meeting has been canceled.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/april-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240126T161848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T010611Z
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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:20240519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240512T160253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T160738Z
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SUMMARY:Mural Reveal and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the first chance for the public to view the spectacularly restored Richard Gibney mural: Stoneham: Yesterday and Today.  \nConservators working to stretch the mural canvas\nJoin us at 36 William Street on the Third Sunday of each month from 2-4 pm to view both our temporary and long-term exhibits on the history of Stoneham.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-8-2-2/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Monthly Open House,Mural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240317T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T012509Z
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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:20240604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240305T005350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T010111Z
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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:20240613T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240512T020134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T161924Z
UID:10000091-1718306100-1718310600@stonehamhistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:The Fabulous Tigerbelles - Women's Track Olympic Legends
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Tennessee State Tigerbelles women’s track team pose with dozens of the trophies they won.\n  \nJoin us for the epic story of the Tennessee State University all-Black women’s track team and their fight for women’s athletics\, racial equality in the Jim Crow South\, and Olympic glory.  Wilma Rudolph\, who in 1960 became the first woman to earn 3 Olympic Medals at a single Olympic Games\, was only one of the stars of the legendary track team.   \nAuthor Aime Alley Card combined archival records with interviews of team members to tell the in-depth story of the Tigerbelles\, who dominated Track and Field for decades\, winning over 23 Olympic Medals\, setting world records\, and trailblazing for women’s sports. \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.
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-fabulous-tigerbelles-womens-track-olympic-legends/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240126T161550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T161551Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Open House and Museum Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 36 William Street on the Third Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm to view both our temporary and long-term exhibits on the history of Stoneham
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-open-house-and-museum-opening-8-2/2024-06-16/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Monthly Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214639
CREATED:20240304T022105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T164716Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Hands-on History Programs - Colonial Trades and Colonial Sampler
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to offer two free short children’s programs this summer\, that let kids learn about colonial history with fun hands-on activities. \nRegistration is required by June 18th. Programs will run from approximately 10:30 to noon and 1 to 2:30 pm. \nLed by educational staff from Historic New England\, each program is about 1 1/2 hours and children may sign up for one or both. \nThe morning program Colonial Trades lets children barter has a pre-program activity which can be sent in advance or before the program starts that morning.  It will work best for slightly older children (Grades 3-6).  The afternoon program\, Colonial Sampler\, shows what life was like for children in the 1700s.  It works best for slightly younger children (Grades 1-5).  Lunch is not provided.   You can sign up for just one or for both sessions. \nColonial Trades – What did people do for work in colonial times?\nStudents learn what life was like during the years leading up to the Revolution. A pre-visit activity based on Colonel Samuel Pierce’s account book allows students to take on the roles of real Dorchester residents\, including farmers\, shoemakers\, weavers\, and blacksmiths. \nKids will learn about the goods and services each of their characters provided to the community and play a bartering game that mimics the economic system of colonial Massachusetts. Hands-on spinning and weaving activities allow them to further explore the production of goods using colonial resources and technology.\n \nColonial Sampler – What was it like to be a child in colonial times?\nLearn what life in colonial times was like for children in New England. A series of hands-on activities teach about the work\, education\, and play of the Pierce children in eighteenth-century Dorchester. Students will see reproduction clothing that boys and girls wore in the past. Each student will make an herbal sachet\, write with quill pens and play historic toys and games. \nWe are able to provide these programs free of charge due to the generosity of the National Coalition for Education & Cultural Programs and the Stoneham Business and Community Educational Foundation (SBCEF).\nRegister for the event\n  \n 
URL:https://stonehamhistoricalsociety.org/event/childrens-hands-on-history-programs-colonial-trades-and-colonial-sampler/
LOCATION:Stoneham Historical Society & Museum\, 36 William Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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