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See the
latest copy of Dover
Tidings, including complete text of Frank Smith's "Who
Designed Our Old Doorways"
DOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2008-2009 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The 1906 Sawin Museum , 80 Dedham St at the corner of Centre St, opens for the season, 1-4 PM.
The Hodgson Family and Hodgson Pre-Fabricated House Factory exhibit with a beautiful display of historic fans is currently on display through June. |
The 1777 Caryl House and Fisher Barn, 107 Dedham St, open for the season, 1-4 PM. Come see how The Reverend Benjamin Caryl and his family lived in 18th century Dover following the American Revolution.
The Fisher Barn holds the Historical Society's collection of farm tools highlighting Dover's agricultural past. |
Walking tour of Hodgson Houses in Dover. Led by Paul Tedesco. Meet at Sawin Museum at 1:30. Lasts about 2 hours. |
Caryl House Garden Party, 2-4 PM |
Walking tour of Hodgson Houses in Dover. Led by Paul Tedesco. Meet at Sawin Museum at 1:30. Lasts about 2 hours. |
The 1777 Caryl House and Fisher Barn, 107 Dedham St, open for the season, 1-4 PM. Come see how The Reverend Benjamin Caryl and his family lived in 18th century Dover following the American Revolution.
The Fisher Barn holds the Historical Society's collection of farm tools highlighting Dover's agricultural past. |
Old Home Day
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The 1906 Sawin Museum reopens with a brand new exhibit featuring the Life and Works of Amelia Peabody. Watch this space for the details. |
Caryl House Holiday Party, 2-4 PM
107 Dedham St |
Dover Historic House Marker Program
Dover has a wide variety of architectural styles that add to both its charm and history. Included are farmhouses from the 18th century and large country estates built by Bostonians during the period from 1901 to 1914. We have single homes such as the Teepee House (built in 1912), the E.F. Hodgson's portables on Meetinghouse.
To increase awareness of Dover's heritage, the Dover Historical Commission and the Dover Historical Society have established a voluntary program to provide house markers bearing the construction date and, when desired, the name of the original owner or builder.
Any house built before 1929 and retaining its basic design integrity is eligible. The Dover Historical Commission and the Historical
Society will make the determination of eligibility jointly.
A contribution of $150 covers the cost of the marker, research guidance, mounting and a year's membership in the Dover Historical Society.
For further information or obtain an application, click here to visit the Historical Commission's page on the Town's website. For questions about the Marker Program, call Paul Tedesco (508-785-1933) or Richard Eells (508-785-1538).
Although they are separate organizations, the Dover Historical Society and The Dover Historic Commission often cooperate on projects such as this.
The Commission is appointed by the Board of Selectmen with it’s operation funded by the Town of Dover.
The Society is a private organization, supported entirely through membership fees, donations and grants with no funding from the Town.
The Dover Historical Society
PO Box 534
Dover, MA 02030
5 0 8 - 7 8 5 - 1 8 3 2
info@doverhistoricalsociety.org
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