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Dorchester Historical Society closed until further notice

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

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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Dorchester Historical Society Program June 16, 2019 When Last the Glorious Light

Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125  Sunday, June 16,, 2019, 2 pm at the, William Clapp House  “When Last the Glorious Light” Join the Dorchester Historical Society for a conversation with Ed Quill, author and former journalist at The Boston … Continue reading

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June 15, 2019 Lemuel Clap House – Open House 11 am to 4 pm

The Lemuel Clap House will be open for public tours on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The Lemuel Clap House was remodeled in the 1760s soon after Lemuel acquired the house.  There is an inner core of the house consisting of … Continue reading

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Historic houses open 11 am to 2 pm May 19th

The Dorchester Historical Society’s annual meeting will take place at 2 pm at the Pipefitter’s new building on Enterprise Street on Sunday, May 19th.  Our historic houses will be open only until 2.

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May 19, 2019 2 pm Program and Annual Meeting

The Dorchester Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. Note: the program will held at the new building of the Pipefitters Local Union 537 at 40 Enterprise Street (the side street next … Continue reading

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April 14, 2019 Organizing Your Family History

Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA  02125 Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2 pm Curious to discover more about your family history but don’t know where to begin? Perhaps you are looking for suggestions on how to organize the collection of … Continue reading

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Open Houses in April moved to the 2nd Sunday of the month

Due to Easter falling on the third Sunday, our historic houses will be open on the second Sunday in April. William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street; Lemuel Clap House, 199 Boston Street; James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road.  11 am … Continue reading

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2019 March 10th Sunday 2 pm Boston in the American Revolution

Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street – 2 pm, Sunday, March 10, 2019 For nearly a year between 1775 and 1776, Boston was a town under siege.  Heightened tension made life frightening  and unstable  for all trapped in the town, … Continue reading

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Job Posting 2019-02-19

Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA  02125 Job Description Researcher/Writer Veterans Project Phase 1 This is a grant-funded, temporary position. A minimum of 10-15 hours of work per week is required. Payment will be based upon number of … Continue reading

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