Revolutionary Sherborn
Interested in learning about Sherborn's role in the American Revolution?
Join us at the sherborn holiday market
The Sherborn Historical Society will host a table at the Sherborn Holiday Market, where we will be selling treasures including candle holders crafted from the Dowse sycamore tree (made by our very own Kevin Delaney). Stop by and say hi! SATURDAY, DEC 6 9AM-3PM SHERBORN 1858 TOWN HOUSE ClICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT
Halloween and History: pINE hILL CEMETERY WALK (ALL AGES)
Join us to learn about Sherborn's own rural garden cemetery, where we'll share some true accounts about a handful of our yesteryear neighbors now at rest. The dead can still tell stories, some spooky, others heroic; all are interesting! Dowse apple cider and donuts courtesy of the Sherborn Historical Society. Sunday, October 26th, 12 - 1:15PM starting at the cemetery's gazebo.
The Great Abolitionist Charles Sumner with Author Stephen Puleo
Join us for an exciting evening with Stephen Puleo, author, historian, teacher, public speaker and communications professional. He is the author of eight books, including his most recent, The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union, published by St. Martin's Press in April, 2024. The Great Abolitionist tells the story of one of the most influential non-presidents in American history (included in this exclusive club were Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King, Jr.) – and far more influential than many presidents – a leader who exhibited true courage and authenticity. This program will be hybrid.
Dallin in our Memory and his Sherborn Sculptures
Sept. 13th program about “Memory” and its sculptor, Dallin What do you know about the “Memory” statue? It is so familiar to those of us who drive by its location in the Town of Sherborn’s Central Burying Ground at the split of Routes 16 and 27. The statue memorializes the Sherborn residents who died in wars through World War I, was a gift of William Bradford Homer Dowse and was created by the sculptor Cyrus Dallin (1861-1944). The Town also received, as a gift from Dr. Scudder, a plaster copy of Dallin’s bust of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Geri Tremblay
Adventures In History – Saving What Could Be Lost
Walter McClennen has written a number of "short histories" on a broad variety of topics pertaining to family, friends, community and issues both social and political. His latest book, Looking East, is a collection of the best of these short histories selected from his writing of the past twenty years. In this presentation, Walter shared what he terms “history adventures” based on, among other things, the birth of a grandchild, the purchase of an antique house, and the discovery of a ribbon-tied packet of letters in a trunk. In Walter’s words, “Each one is its own tale, but each is
The American revolution in our home towns
Check out this local history partnership - a wonderful series of local, historical programming related to the Revolution!
250k by the 250TH
We are thrilled to announce the formal kick-off of the campaign for the Sherborn History Center. Our theme of 250k by the 250th is reflective of our commitment to raise $250,000 by June 17 - a special anniversary with great significance for America and our beloved Sherborn. That was the date 250 years ago when the Battle of Bunker Hill took place. Forty-eight men from Sherborn fought in that battle, and many of their descendants have given so generously to our town. This will be so much more than a history center. It is our chance to continue our mission in
Join our public forum
Public Forum on the Sherborn History Center & Museum Monday, March 10, 7PM Sherborn Police Department Online via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82301058059?pwd=2hoVRcBFFZ7lUHNqc1TIsaooaajM1Y.1 Meeting ID: 823 0105 8059Passcode: 334377 Come hear members of the Sherborn History Center and the architect discuss the new proposed home in the library, see renderings from the architect, and get all your questions answered. There will be a presentation, followed by Q&A and dialogue.
