Events
Special Event
Visit 250 Years of the Edmund Fowle House exhibit before it closes
Sunday, November 8, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Edmund Fowle House
28 Marshall Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Visit The Historical Society of Watertown's exhibit that celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Edmund Fowle House, built in 1772, and the 100th anniversary of the Historical Society's purchase of the house from Charles Brigham in 1922 before it closes.
Learn about the historical significance of the Edmund Fowle House when Watertown was the seat of government for the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the first year and a half of the Revolutionary War, the importance of the Fowle family during the American Revolution and beyond, alterations that were made to the structure over the centuries and the many accomplishments of the Historical Society of Watertown since it was established in 1888. The exhibit also features artifacts from the collection that have never been viewed by the public or have not been on exhibit for many years, including silverware owned by Rebecca Fowle Bradlee, a pre-1772 shoe found under the attic floorboards and John Fowle family mourning brooches made from human hair.
An ongoing exhibit consisting of short biographies of the 28-member Executive Council of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress that met in the Edmund Fowle House's second floor Council Chamber from July 1775 to September 1776 will also be on view.
Light refreshments will be served.
These exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Joyce at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
November Public Program
Birth of Rock and Roll: Songs that Defined an Era
A slideshow lecture by Marty Gitlin
Sunday, November 1, 2026
2:00 PM
Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room
Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Join the HSW for an enlightening program that will take you back to the greatest musical eras in American history. Enjoy video clips of such artists as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, Fats Domino, Bo Diddley, the Coasters and Dion and the Belmonts. Author and cultural historian Marty Gitlin will discuss the impact these rock and roll pioneers made on society and pop culture. He will also challenge attendees with trivia questions and leave time for questions. Don't miss out on this entertaining program.
Mr. Gitlin has authored more than 200 books on many topics. He has gained success as a trade historical pop culture and sports book author. Marty has conducted hundreds of fun and enlightening programs at libraries, senior centers and assisted living facilities.
This event is free and open to the public. Parking is free in the library lot on Sundays. For more information, please contact Joyce at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Community Foundation.