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The Benjamin Caryl House c. 1774
18th Century | Dover | House History | Video

The Benjamin Caryl House c. 1774

One of my most favorite activities is discovering old houses that I never knew existed. Unexpectedly coming across an historic house is like getting an…

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Random Thoughts from a Docent
Dedham | House Museums | Massachusetts

Random Thoughts from a Docent

In February of this year I started my journey as a docent at the Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts. My tenure this year will soon…

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Parking Options at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds
Massachusetts | Norfolk County | On-site Research

Parking Options at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds

Before I’ll take a trip anywhere I want to know my parking options. That comes after years of living around Boston and having to fight…

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Historical Societies: An Easy Way to Strike Gold in Your House History Research
Dover | Newspapers | Street Files | Surname Files

Historical Societies: An Easy Way to Strike Gold in Your House History Research

Need a little motivation to re-energize your house history research? Visit your local historical society. If you are lucky, your local society will have file…

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Find Your House in Historic Newspaper Advertisements
House Sales | Medway | Millis | Newspapers | Probate | Real Estate Auction

Find Your House in Historic Newspaper Advertisements

A fun way to learn about your house is to find historic newspaper advertisements. It wasn’t unusual for 19th century and earlier homes to be…

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More Information on the Medway Holiday House Tour
House Tour | Medway | Norfolk County

More Information on the Medway Holiday House Tour

FIVE BUILDINGS WILL BE FEATURED ON THE TOUR These are the 5 buildings that will be featured on the Medway Holiday House Tour. They include…

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Holiday House Tour in Medway, MA, Sunday, Dec 12, 2010
House Tour | Medway | Norfolk County

Holiday House Tour in Medway, MA, Sunday, Dec 12, 2010

Holiday House Tour in Medway, MA Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm   Date: Sunday, 12 December 2010 Tickets:  $15 in advance available from the Town Clerk’s office at Medway Town…

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