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Medfield Historical Society

Medfield Historical Society At the Medfield Historical Society history comes alive! Established in 1891, our historical society is one of the oldest in the Commonwealth.

We are a private, all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and sharing Medfield’s history. We provide connections with local history that enrich our lives and our community. We share the town’s remarkable heritage by collecting and preserving our stories, by interpreting and displaying materials pertaining to the history of the town and its people and by foster

ing public involvement in and appreciation of our rich heritage and culture. We are eager to share this with you.

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Don't miss our program this evening -- 7:30 pm at First Parish. https://conta.cc/3JFs6OA
02/06/2023
Tonight's the Night! Join Us at First Parish

Don't miss our program this evening -- 7:30 pm at First Parish. https://conta.cc/3JFs6OA

Medfield Man, In Uniform, Reenacts His Father, WWII POW Join Us Tonight for "Medfield Man, In Uniform, Reenacts His Father, WWII POW" With Jonathan Gray Monday, Feb 6, 2023 7:30 pm First Parish Unitar

Happy New Year! Your January issue of the Portal is here. https://conta.cc/3GAsPhZ
01/03/2023
Your January Historical Society Newsletter

Happy New Year! Your January issue of the Portal is here. https://conta.cc/3GAsPhZ

Upcoming events, Norfolk County and Its Courts, and more. Your Monthly News & Updates January 2023 "Opinion History" – What the, what the? History, we know, is supposedly factual. Some historical f

It's Giving Tuesday. Can we count on your generous donation? https://conta.cc/3ucuvHs
11/29/2022
Today's the day!

It's Giving Tuesday. Can we count on your generous donation? https://conta.cc/3ucuvHs

It's Giving Tuesday Today's the Day! Today I ask that you please consider making a Giving Tuesday donation in support of the Medfield Historical Society. Your donation provides the resources to suppor

It's Giving Tuesday. Will you consider supporting the society with your generous donation? https://conta.cc/3gS0YzI
11/29/2022
Today's the day!

It's Giving Tuesday. Will you consider supporting the society with your generous donation? https://conta.cc/3gS0YzI

It's Giving Tuesday Today's the Day! Today I ask that you please consider making a Giving Tuesday donation in support of the Medfield Historical Society. Your donation provides the resources to suppor

It's Medfield Day tomorrow! Stop by and see us in Booth 39, right across from the Dwight-Derby House. Richard DeSorgher ...
09/23/2022

It's Medfield Day tomorrow! Stop by and see us in Booth 39, right across from the Dwight-Derby House. Richard DeSorgher will be there selling and signing his latest Medfield book!

Save the date — June 21st at 6 pm — for Town Meeting.
06/15/2022

Save the date — June 21st at 6 pm — for Town Meeting.

Medfield will have a Special Town Meeting Tues. June 21 at 6 pm at the High School, where there will be a vote on 2 warrant articles (found here: http://www.town.medfield.net/2106/2022-Special-Town-Meeting) related to the disposition of the former State Hospital: one for the disposition of 45 acres (requires 2/3) and the other to amend zoning for the renovation of building 13 in the back of the campus (simple majority).

The Town of Medfield has provided the following information about the vote:
After many years of master planning, community engagement, and careful evaluation, the Town has selected Trinity Financial of Boston as its partner for the development of the former Medfield State Hospital property acquired in 2014. The proposal meets major identified community goals:

• Preserves beauty and openness of the campus
• Restores and reuses irreplaceable historic buildings
• Ensures community access to all open space and recreational areas
• Contributes positively to Town finances
• Furthers Town housing goals
• Supports development of the proposed Bellforge Arts Center

If approved at Special Town Meeting:
• Trinity to acquire 45 of Town’s 127 acres (35%) for $2 million payment plus fund Town costs
• Town retains all open space and recreational land (82 acres) and full access to campus
• No Town cash outlay or tax increase - all costs included in Trinity project
• Projected annual tax revenues from project exceed cost of Town services
• Town eliminates significant risks, liabilities, and future costs of maintaining campus
• Only authorized project can be constructed; subject to permitting and restrictions
More informational meetings are scheduled:
- June 9 at 7 pm: Trinity Financial presentation at Public Safety Building & Zoom (email [email protected] for link)
- June 18 at 9 am: Trinity Financial open office hours at the Medfield Town House – all are welcome

More information from the Development Committee, including weekly newsletters since April 22, can be found here: https://www.town.medfield.net/1959/Medfield-State-Hospital
Trinity's due diligence and peer review reports are found here: https://www.town.medfield.net/.../Trinity-Financial-Due...

Still have questions? Use the form at this link (https://bit.ly/MedfieldQuestions) to submit questions and comments to the Medfield State Hospital Development Committee regarding Trinity Financial's proposed redevelopment of the Medfield State Hospital.

In case you missed it -- Medfield Historical Society's June newsletter. https://conta.cc/3NUYWde
06/04/2022
Your June Historical Society Newsletter!

In case you missed it -- Medfield Historical Society's June newsletter. https://conta.cc/3NUYWde

Future of former Medfield State Hospital, E.V. Mitchell recollections, and more! Future of former Medfield State Hospital, E.V. Mitchell recollections and more! Your Monthly News & Updates June 2022 P

Tune in tonight at 7:30 pm on Zoom to hear David Kruh speak on The Big Dig.
03/07/2022
Tonight's the Night! Here's the link!

Tune in tonight at 7:30 pm on Zoom to hear David Kruh speak on The Big Dig.

David Kruh presenting The Big Dig via Zoom at 7:30 pm Our March program will be presented via Zoom The Big Dig with David Kruh Monday, March 7, 2022 7:30 pm Via Zoom Thanks for RSVPing to our presenta

02/23/2022

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Even after dark, still overseeing the out of doors!!!
02/06/2022

Even after dark, still overseeing the out of doors!!!

Mark your calendar!
02/04/2022
Don't Miss "All About Rail Trails" on Feb 7

Mark your calendar!

Craig Della Penna presenting via Zoom Our February program will be presented via Zoom "All About Rail Trails" with Craig Della Penna Monday, Feb 7, 2022 7:30 pm Via Zoom Before the automobile, there w

Good to know!!!!
02/01/2022

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This painting of a Medfield pasture by George Inness (who moved to Medfield in 1862) goes up for auction in December:
FYI. In case it is of interest, I just found this item for sale in an auction beginning at 11 AM today.
Hello, I am a historian/ collector of Massachusetts town bicycle license plates. I have been informed that your Society may have some from the Town of Medfield. If this is the case would be able to send me a picture of a plate(s)? Thank you in advance for your help.
I thought this was a lovely painting of Medfield and description of Medfield summers...
Today for we look to an Adams, but probably not the one you’re thinking of!

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Hannah Adams was born in Medfield October 2, 1755(Medfield broke off from Dedham in 1650). She was a shy and sickly child, so she did not attend school. Though her father was a graduate of Harvard College, so he taught her at home.

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She became an accomplished professional writer, writing this title here ‘A Summary History of New-England’ as well as ‘A View of Religions’ and ‘History of the Jews’.

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Pictured here, this title was published in Dedham, MA. It is part of the Imprints Collection at the If you want to learn more about Hannah Adams check out the Medfield Historical Society they have a collection about her!!
I did some googling.
Long piece with small metal end is an old soldering iron. The large wooden one on left with a wedge at the top says it's a coppers tool. Hope this helps some.
I don't know how well known it is, but I found a book today that describes what early Medfield must have been like... The entire book can be read at:
How do I Share this on my page?
I used to live on Mt. Nebo (Eastmount Road) in the 1980s, and I was always curious about what exactly happened on the hill in the runup to King Philip's War. Have there been any archaeological digs done there? Has anyone made a map of Metacom's attack, or other trails that they used before the English settlers arrived?
Just wondering, Vincent Bravo was my uncle and I inherited the flag that was used as his funeral... I would like to donate it to the medfield historical society if they are interested. I a going to visit his only surviving sister in Thomas Upham Nursing home in a few weeks and I can bring it with me..
Jim Mott
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