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As the Official Page for the SHPC, here you will find information re: our current projects, upcoming events, and new initiatives, such as our periodic 'I Spy Somerville' challenges. The mission of Historic Preservation, which lies within the Planning Division of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), is to promote and protect the historic fabric of Somerville and to pr

ovide support to the all volunteer Somerville Historic Preservation Commission. Maintaining Somerville's historic resources and its unique heritage will ultimately benefit all members of the community, in particular by developing civic pride, and drawing new residents, businesses, and visitors to the City. To subscribe to our newsletter for information about programming, events, and other news, click here: https://somervillebydesign.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4295afe228ec6bb6d10f44dca&id=f11776b655

Historic Somerville Collection: Stickers & Magnets designed by local artists!Available at:Somerville TheatreSomerville A...
12/22/2023

Historic Somerville Collection: Stickers & Magnets designed by local artists!

Available at:
Somerville Theatre
Somerville Armory
Somerville Museum
Davis Squared
Mudflat Studio
4 Good Vibes
7ate9 Bakery
Juliet Workshop
Vinal General Store

$3-4 each

Learn more: www.somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/historic-events-and-education

Please join us at the Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony! November 11, 20232:30 - 3:00 PMMilk Row Cemetery, 439 Somervill...
11/07/2023

Please join us at the Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony!

November 11, 2023
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Milk Row Cemetery, 439 Somerville Ave.
Cider and donuts!
Rain or shine!
Free!
ADA accessible site!

The City of Somerville, the Somerville Museum, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of MA, and others will commemorate Somerville's Veterans buried or noted by the 1863 Civil War Monument.

Come visit the City's 19th century burial grounds as part of the City's October SomerStreets Festival "Monster Mash!" Th...
10/19/2023

Come visit the City's 19th century burial grounds as part of the City's October SomerStreets Festival "Monster Mash!" This ghostly gathering treats visitors to a guided tour of the cemetery's grave sites, tombs, and Civil War monument. At each site a ghost will engage in conversation about their life in Somerville in centuries past.

Ghosts of Somerville
October 22, 2023
2 - 4 PM
at Milk Row Cemetery, 400 Somerville Ave.
Suggested donation of $5 for those 12 and older. Proceeds support the educational activities of the Somerville Museum.
Questions? Email [email protected]

Learn more about the history of Union Square at our walking tour with architectural historian, Edward Gordon!Sunday, Oct...
10/10/2023

Learn more about the history of Union Square at our walking tour with architectural historian, Edward Gordon!

Sunday, October 15
2 - 4:30 PM
Start: Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.
Finish: TBD, Union Square

Ideally RSVP to Brandon at [email protected] or 617-776-3938.

Free Historic Bike Tour this Sunday, October 8!! We will collect ingredients to make fluffernutter sandwiches along the ...
10/02/2023

Free Historic Bike Tour this Sunday, October 8!! We will collect ingredients to make fluffernutter sandwiches along the way!

Meet at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave.
2 - 4:30 PM
End at Somernova, 21 Properzi Way

Ideally RSVP to Brandon at [email protected] or 617-776-3938.

Do you love history? Join Somerville's Docent Program as a volunteer! - Flexible part-time opportunities from May throug...
08/21/2023

Do you love history? Join Somerville's Docent Program as a volunteer!
- Flexible part-time opportunities from May through October
- Historic period clothing available
- Students welcome (for community service credit)

If interested, call or email Brandon Wilson at [email protected] or 617-776-3938.

For accommodations, call 617-625-6600 x2509 or email [email protected]

Learn about the significant role of Somerville's Old Power House during the American revolution!"Spark for the American ...
05/23/2023

Learn about the significant role of Somerville's Old Power House during the American revolution!

"Spark for the American Revolution - Raid on the Old Powder House"
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
6 - 7 P.M.
at the intersection of Liberty Avenue & Powderhouse Terrace
More info: www.somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/historic-events-and-education

Thank you to all who attended our People's History Walk to discuss the way Somerville is evolving! Photos by Jeanine Far...
05/22/2023

Thank you to all who attended our People's History Walk to discuss the way Somerville is evolving! Photos by Jeanine Farley.

Join us for one of the last events of a successful Historic Preservation Month in Somerville! Burials, Restoration, & Ci...
05/21/2023

Join us for one of the last events of a successful Historic Preservation Month in Somerville!
Burials, Restoration, & Civil War Monument Talk
Milk Row Cemetery, 438 Somerville Avenue
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6 - 7 P.M.
FREE!

Address

93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA
02143

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+16176256600

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