Nov 1, 2026 The Samuel Sheppard House stands on Main Street at the corner of Bridge Street. Built circa 1678, this 1½-story home is a gambrel-style colonial, sometimes referred to as a “Dutch Colonial.” That designation is misleading: the Dutch were not among Massachusetts’ early settlers, and gambrel roofs can also be found in early
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Sep 1, 2026 The Harding-Fairbanks House sits on Bridge Street, overlooking the Charles River marsh, and is about 270 years old. Old records note that the house has been called Quinobequin, an Algonquian word meaning “meandering” or “wandering,” clearly a reference to the Charles River. The house is a beautiful example of a center-entry Colonial,
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July 21, 2026 In the summer of 1889, renowned artist Dennis Miller Bunker was summering in Medfield, painting pictures of the town’s bucolic landscapes. His painting *Roadside Cottage* memorializes the Lucy Bran House and is now part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. This house has a long history, and Lucy Bran (1752–1837)
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Jun 1, 2026 Medfield is fortunate to have more than forty homes still standing that witnessed the Revolutionary War 250 years ago. Preserved through the care of generations of homeowners and a community that values its history, these “Witness Houses” offer a tangible connection to Medfield’s colonial past. Built when Medfield was a small agricultural
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May 1, 2026 In Medfield we are fortunate to have over forty buildings still standing that witnessed the Revolutionary War 250 years ago. This collection reflects the dedication of generations of homeowners who lovingly care for and maintain them, and of townspeople who value and preserve our history. Because of that dedication, we can enjoy
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