Valentine Love Letter Reading (Duxbury)

Drew Archival Library, 147 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA

The Drew Archival Library is home to dozens of letters written between mariners and their wives. Volunteers will give voice to these 19th century letters in this special Valentines Day event. Check Here for more Information.

Embroidery Workshop (Duxbury)

Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House, 479 Washington Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Join us for an evening learning the art of embroidery!  Elizabeth Ellis will  provide the pattern, embroidery hoops, thread, and instruction.  All participants will go home with a project to stitch. DRHS Archivist and Historian, Carolyn Ravenscroft, will give us a history of embroidery as a craft throughout the ages in Duxbury. Register Here.

Irish in the American Civil War Lecture with Patrick Browne (Duxbury)

Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA

Dr. Patrick Browne will discuss the pivotal role of Irish immigrants in the American Civil War. Focusing on several key individuals as well as Irish units, Browne will delve into the compelling stories of resilience and determination as Irish men, despite facing strong prejudice, demonstrated their commitment to their adopted homeland. Browne will also explore […]

Historic Walking Tour of Lapham Woods (Duxbury)

Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Join Town Historian, Tony Kelso, for a historic walking tour of Lapham Woods.  Purchased in 1931 and 1952 by the DRHS, Lapham Woods includes approximately 36 acres of land located on either side of the corner at Tremont and Depot Streets. This iconic stretch of wooded property protects the scenic approach to Town Hall and […]

Event calendar courtesy of See Plymouth.