Next Program ~ Sunday, May 20th, 2012
Veterans' Movie Night!
In honor of Memorial Day we will re-show two highly acclaimed films that showcase Woburn's boys in two separate wars. "Woburn Over There - WWI" and "Chronicles of War - Vietnam" featuring Tony Santilli.
The WWI film features the heartfelt writing style of the late John D. McElhiney as he also narrates and brings the experiences of the soldiers to life.
In Chronicles of War - Vietnam, Tony Santilli recounts his experiences in the controversal war of the late 60's. His leadership and strength eventually lead to some personal sacrifices suffered in the heat of battle, but through his struggles and perseverence he has turned a tragedy into a surprisingly uplifting ending.
Please join us in the Flaherty Auditorium at the Woburn Memorial High School. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 6:00 pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be served after the show.
Click Here to see a clip of Tony in the film.
Last Program ~ Sunday, April 22, 2012
History of Choate Hospital
This program detailed the history of the Choate Hospital and the many doctors and nurses who worked there.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Guest Speaker: Howie Carr
Columnist and radio personality Howie Carr spoke to a near capacity audience about his new book Hitman: The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano: Whitey Bulger's Enforcer and the Most Feared Gangster in the Underworld. He was be on-hand after the talk to take questions and sign books.
MILITARY EXHIBIT ~ ongoing until May 19th.
Burdett Mansion, 7 Mishawum Road.
The Military Exhibit will feature wartime artifacts, memorabilia and photos and will run through May 19th. The Woburn Historical Society can be reached at 781-933-5002.
Last Program ~ February 13, 2012
MIDDLESEX CANAL - Woburn's First Interstate: Then and Now
Presented by The Burbeen Free Lecture Series
Innitou photo
November 28th, 2011
BEANTOWN SWING ORCHESTRA
Beantown Swing Orchestra
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10th
WOBURN: FROM FAMILY BUSINESSES TO THE INDUSTRIAL AGE.
Bill Cummings with Kathy Lucero
We explored the evolution of Woburn's business community from the small family owned shops along Main Street to today's large business campuses along Routes 93 and 95. The PowerPoint presentation included past businesses such as A&P, Atlantic Gelatin, Tanners Bank, and many more, followed by an interview with Bill Cummings, founder of Cummings Properties and New Horizons.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH ~ TROLLEY TOUR
We embarked on a tour of some of Woburn’s impressive points of interest. The two-hour tour took passengers for a ride along the inside of Woburn Parkway bordering Horn Pond and made four stops, including:
» a guided tour of the renovated Old Pumping Station at Horn Pond led by Jay Corey;
» a narrated tour of the new Goodyear School by inventor, Charles Goodyear.
» a drive through Calvary Cemetery where you’ll meet costumed re-enactors at gravesites of Civil War soldiers and other prominent Woburn citizens; and
» a guided tour of a special exhibit of some of the Woburn Public Library’s impressive Civil War museum collection.
Monday, June 13, 2011 ~ "PLAY BALL!"
In June we did a Powerpoint presentation as we rounded the bases of America's favorite pastime...and Woburn's...baseball! Beginning in the playing fields of their childhood and maturing to the fields of leadership, Woburn's children caught the spirit of baseball as it became ingrained in the life and culture of our city through early high school teams, city leagues, PONY league, American Legion league, and the start of Little League in 1952. Program included a filmed interview with George Berardi, Massachusetts Director of Little League.
Monday, May 9, 2011 ~ Woburn: A Farming Community
In May we once again covered the ever popular topic of Woburn farms with a Plasma Films production of "Woburn: A Farming Community". This brand new look at the farming industry in Woburn included new interviews, new pictures and farms that were not covered in the 2007 PowerPoint presentation. Written by Bob Maguire and Kathy Lucero, the film, produced by Brian Ouellette drew a large crowd.
Tilden Farm c1910
April 11, 2011 ~ Guest Appearance by
Micky Ward (The Fighter)
The photo gallery requires at least Flash version 9.0.28.
Photos by:
Gerry Kehoe - Innitou Photo and
Ellen Hamilton Photography
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