House History Lecture Series at the Library

Come join us in January and February for our House History Lecture series at the Medford Public Library!

Designing Home: Domestic Architectural Styles, 17th to 19th Century

Thursday, January 31, 2013, 7:00 PM

Ever wonder why your home is a specific style? Puzzled as to why your house may have been constructed in a manner different to your neighbors? Our preservationists will speaks on how Architecture developed in a parallel to the innovations of construction in Northern New England.

Researching the History of Your House: A Workshop on Discovering Hidden History

Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 7:00 PM

Researching your house’s history, be it 50 or 150 years old, is easy and fun to do! Join preservationist Ryan Hayward in an evening spent helping you unravel the mysteries of your building! Come learn how to research old deeds, sort through records which tell about persons before you, view century old maps, ask questions and share old stories! This lecture is geared towards both beginners and experts; if you have research, bring it with you or come join us and start learning today!

The Medford Public Library is located at 111 High Street. For more information see www.medfordlibrary.org.