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School Life in Medfield 200 Years Ago

1800s, Education, Medfield, South Street / David Temple / William Tilden

Apr 1, 2024 From the earliest days, America’s Puritan settlers prioritized education. Parents were responsible for assuring their children could read (especially so they could read the Bible) and write, and all towns were required towns to set up schools. Boston Latin School was founded in 1635; Harvard in 1636. Dedham in 1644 authorized the […]

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The Francis Hamant House Legacy

Nov 25, 2015 This is the tale of a brave and adventurous family immigrating to America to establish roots in a new land. The Hamant family story grows as they unite with other families through marriage. We cannot converse with these people to acquire the intricacies of their family dynamics, but we can place the