Tag Archives: Dorchester Historical Society

Dorchester Illustration 2523 Dorchester Historical Society report for the year

Posted on July 25, 2021 by earltaylor

Although the Dorchester Historical Society had to close to visitors, the Society has been busy.  Please take a moment to review the summary of activities for the last year. https://mcusercontent.com/2bf796f357150e4acf3f7e971/files/b36017a2-f94e-d228-016b-7cb739202a56/DHS_Annual_Review.pdf We are continuing to monitor the spike in COVID infections, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration no. 2498 William Munroe Trotter program

Posted on February 13, 2021 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2498 William Munroe Trotter program The Dorchester Historical Society welcomes Historian Kerri Greenidge, author of “Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter About this Event William Monroe Trotter (1872-1934, in Dorchester 1899-1909) published the … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2489 Happy Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2489 Happy Holidays Dorchester Fudge 1 package (8 squares) Bakers semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped1/2 cup marshmallow topping1/2 cup chopped nuts*  1/4 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups sugar2/3 cup evaporated milk Place chocolate … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration no. 2483 Veterans Day 2020

Posted on November 11, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2483   Veterans Day 2020 In honor of Veterans Day, we are pleased to share our online, searchable database of World War I service members who lived in Dorchester. This research and accompanying biographies were made possible in … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2453 Capen Bowl

Posted on April 19, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchest We are continuing to share the Society’s collections by email and through other online methods. Today’s illustration features a bowl brought to America by the Capen family who migrated in the 1630s.  Barnard [or Bernard] Capen, a shoemaker, and … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2452 Decorative Needlework

Posted on April 12, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2452        Needlework from centuries past  We are continuing to share the Society’s collections by email and through other online methods. Today’s illustration features a piece of decorative needlework stitched on silk.  Jane Withington was a student at … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2450 Dorchester Pottery

Posted on March 29, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2450        Dorchester Pottery Kiln Since the Dorchester Historical Society’s buildings are closed, we hope to share the Society’s collections in other ways including this space. We have a slide show that you can view by copying and … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2449 Flax Processing

Posted on March 22, 2020 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2449        Flax Processing Tools In this period of social distancing, the Dorchester Historical Society is closed to visitors.  Therefore it seems a good idea to try to share some of the items in the Society’s collections in … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Historical Society closed until further notice

Posted on March 18, 2020 by earltaylor

The Dorchester Historical Society is not open for visits, and programs are cancelled until further notice.

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Oct. 20, 2019 Old House Dos and Don’ts: Preserving, Restoring and Updating Your Older Home

Posted on October 13, 2019 by earltaylor

Regardless of the age of your old house, thoughtful informed repairs and alterations can preserve its historical and architectural character, while suiting it for present-day living.  Learn what to think about when considering changes; your questions will be welcome. Speaker: Sally Zimmerman, Senior Preservation, Services Manager, … Continue reading →

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