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Dedham (/ ˈ d ɛ d ə m / DED-əm) is a town in, and the county seat of, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on Boston's southwestern border, the population was 25,364 at the 2020 census. First settled by English colonists in 1635 and incorporated in 1636, Dedham established the first public school in America in 1643.
- The Fairbanks House
- Dedham Village Historic District
- Dedham Museum & Archive
- Legacy Place
- Wilson Mountain Reservation
- Mother Brook
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Dedham Community Theatre
- Dedham Farmers’ Market
- Showcase Cinema de Lux
Dedham is the home of the oldest-surviving timber-frame house in North America to be verified by dendrochronological testing. This incredible slice of history was built around 1637 by the Puritan settler, Jonathan Fairbanks (1594-1668), who had arrived in Massachusetts in 1633. Almost as impressive, the house stayed in the Fairbanks family across e...
The old heart of Dedham is both a dynamic commercial area and a place of real historical interest. To really do this place justice, you can embark on an hour-long self-guided walking tour, with a guide published by the Dedham Historical Society. Mostly clustered on High Street, Village Avenue and Church Street are more than 35 stops where you can d...
Dedham’s historical society is a major organization with its own purpose-built headquarters and a history reaching back to 1859. The society’s library comprises more than 10,000 volumes, and the collection of artifacts includes the oldest chair made in America (1652), and paintings by Gilbert Stuart and John Constable. The Dedham Museum & Archive i...
Designed like a dense urban center with busy sidewalks, Dedham’s Legacy Place is an upmarket outdoor mall, packed with stores and eateries, and enlivened by seasonal programming. For an idea of the shopping experience you’ve got Apple, Loft, Urban Outfitters, Banana Republic, Sephora, Anthropologie, J. Crew and L.L. Bean. For entertainment there ar...
The largest single open space in Dedham is on just over 200 acres, covering Wilson Mountain, which is the highest point in the town at 295 feet. The word “mountain” might seem a bit much, but this peak sits alone, so the summit has unbroken views of the surrounding area, including the Boston skyline, a few miles to the northeast. The park has deep ...
The first man-made waterway in the United States is right here in Dedham, flowing between the Charles River and the Neponset River in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Dug by English settlers to power a grist mill in 1639, Mother Brook remained a vital source of power for Dedham’s mills until as late as the 20th century. Today you can walk along a s...
On the Charles River, this wetland preserve is mostly in Needham, but the southern end is on Dedham’s northern tip, with a parking lot on the town line along Needham St. The 600-acre Cutler Park Reservation protects a large freshwater marsh habitat, fringed by hardwood forest. From the Dedham side, the Blue Heron Trail alternates between lush woodl...
Still going strong in a Georgian Revival building in the heart of Historic Dedham Square is a wonderful locally-owned independent cinema. With two screens, Dedham Community Theatre dates back to 1927, and differentiates itself from the local Cinema de Lux multiplex by specializing in independent and foreign films. This is a different, more personal...
On Wednesday afternoons, mid-June through late October, Dedham’s farmers’ market has a perfect location at the foot of the beautiful First Church. On a typical week there may be more than 30 vendors at the market. When we put this list together the roster included a wealth of fresh produce from nearby farms, as well as potted plants, fresh croissan...
The movie theater at Legacy Place is part of Showcase Cinemas’ upmarket Cinema de Lux brand. It’s interesting to note that there has been a cinema on this very site since 1948. The original was the Redstone Dedham Drive-In, converted into an enclosed cinema in 1982 and replaced by the mall and the current, 15-screen all-stadium seating Cinema de Lu...
News. Needham Street Pilot Project Updates. Delineators along Needham Street in front of the Riverdale School installed Friday, May 31. DWWD 2023 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. Provides information about the source of your water, treatment process, quality testing results, and more for 2023. New Youth Commission Summer Program.
In 1793, Dedham was selected as the shire town for the new County of Norfolk, and an influx of lawyers, politicians, and people on county business forced the town to abandon its traditional insularity and its habitual distrust of newcomers.
Mar 19, 2024 · Known for its charming colonial architecture, beautiful parks, and proximity to the vibrant city of Boston, Dedham provides a perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. From exploring its rich history to indulging in outdoor adventures, there is no shortage of things to do in Dedham.
Dedham, town (township), Norfolk county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S., on the Charles River, just southwest of Boston. One of the oldest inland settlements of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, it was founded in 1635 and named for Dedham, Essex, England, and incorporated in 1636. Its Fairbanks House.
The Town of Dedham is located in Norfolk County, on Boston's southwest border. On the northwest it is bordered by Needham, on the southwest by Westwood and on the southeast by Canton. First settled in 1635, Dedham is a Town that is rich in history.
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