Welcome!
At the Medfield Historical Society history comes alive! We are an enthusiastic nonprofit membership organization working to preserve and share Medfield’s history. Our library and archives, our museum and our rich offerings of programs and exhibitions are accessible to all—building a sense of excitement for local history, pride of citizenship, and stewardship of our legacy for generations to come.
Our programs bring history to life and cultivate our collective memory showing how we as a town define ourselves and our cultural fabric. Our ability to preserve, collect, and share Medfield’s rich heritage is only possible through your generosity. Please join or donate today and help keep our history alive!
October Events
Stories and Treasures from Deep Within:
What Archaeological Findings in Medfield and Beyond Tell Us
Discover what archaeology reveals about Medfield’s earliest Indigenous inhabitants and the stories preserved in the land and waterways on Wednesday, October 14, at 5:45 p.m. at The Center, One Ice House Road, Medfield. Join a panel of archaeologists and a Nipmuc historian to explore these discoveries and how we can protect this rich heritage. Free admission; advance registration required. See our Events page for details and registration.
Experience an Evening of Native Drumming and Song
Experience traditional drumming, song and social dancing with the Eastern Medicine Singers on Friday, October 16, at 5 p.m., outside Medfield Public Library. Celebrate the living traditions of New England’s Indigenous peoples, then stop by the Society museum, open until about 6:30 p.m. See our Events page for details.
Quick Links
Learn, Explore, Research, Engage
