Melrose Historical Commission’s “Research Your Home Night” Returns In-Person After Three Years
The Melrose Historical Commission is bringing back its “Research Your Home Night” in person for the first time in three years. This event will take place at Temple Beth Shalom, located at 21 East Foster Street, on Wednesday, May 10, from 7 – 9 p.m. The Historical Commission recently announced the popular event is fully booked; however, community members can add their names to a waiting list for the next “Research Your Home Night.”
“Research Your Home Night” is an event designed by the Historical Commission to help Melrose residents learn about the unique histories of their homes. Those who signed up will learn how to use several online and print resources, such as property maps, historic neighborhood maps, city directories, census directories, and more to learn about their home’s history and the families who once lived there.
“Every building, regardless of age, has a story to tell,” said Melrose resident and Chair of the Historical Commission Kimberly Marolda. “Houses are secret keepers and witnesses to history, be it everyday milestones like where a baby takes its first steps to significant historical events. They may not talk, but if you know how to look, your house will share its stories, provide you with valuable insight for future rehabilitation or resale, or maybe help give you roots. The Melrose Historical Commission looks forward to sharing our wealth of resources and insight and welcomes the opportunity to help you learn more about your home.”
In doing so, residents will begin to understand more about the community and neighborhood in which they have chosen to live. The event will also allow residents to pull and discover building and permit records to see the evolution of their homes over time. Those who attend are asked to bring their own laptops, to access online resources.
While this event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited, and the Melrose Historical Commission is now compiling interested residents to join a waitlist for the event. Those interested in being added to the waitlist should email their interest and all names of those who would like to attend to historicalcommissionofmelrose@gmail.com.
About the Melrose Historical Commission
The Melrose Historical Commission was established for the preservation, protection, and promotion of the historical heritage, neighborhoods, landscapes, and archeological and architectural assets of the City of Melrose for the use, education, and benefit of present and future generations.