Prior 2008/2009 Season Events

Lecture Series

Arlington's Automotive Heydey

Richard A. Duffy
Author and Historian

Tuesday May 26, 2009

Social and economic history, with images galore, in a fast-paced and entertaining look at Arlington's era as a 20th-century hub of automotive activity. Nostalgia fans won't leave disappointed!

Caring for Your Older or Historic Home

Sally Zimmerman
Preservation Specialist Historic New England

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

From tips on retaining character-defining features, to period-appropriate paint-color schemes, this talk will reveal excellent resources for solving technical and aesthetic problems in maintaining, restoring or enhancing older homes. Bring your questions!

A Reading by Ann Wyman Blake of West Cambridge

Sharon Wood
Costumed Interpreter

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

"Mrs. Blake," of 19th-century West Cambridge (now Arlington), presents a paper she has written for her literary circle, in tribute to Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of the acclaimed magazine Godey's Lady's Book.

Saturday and Sunday Stories Book Club

Saturday and Sunday Stories is a book discussion group, free for Arlington Historical Society Members.

Saturday and Sunday Stories are held from 2:30-4:00 at the Smith Museum.

Ladies of Liberty, Cokie Roberts

Facilitated by Doris Birmingham

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919, Stephen Puleo

Facilitated by Doreen Stevens

Saturday, April 18, 2009

The Crossing, Howard Fast

Facilitated by Paul Hogman

March 22, 2009

Special Events

Prince Hall Cemetary Memorial Day Address

The 2009 Memorial Day commemoration at Prince Hall Cemetery on Gardner Street, Arlington is Monday May 25 at 11am. It is suggested that you bring an umbrella and stool. More information.

Free for AHS Members, at the Smith Museum
Alan Hovhaness -- An Arlington Genius

Lecture by Pasquale Tassone
Immediate past Arlington High Music Department Head

September 25, 2009 7:30 pm

The Armenian Cultural Foundation and The Arlington Historical Society present a special lecture in honor of famed composer, Alan Hovhaness.