June 2024 calendar with historical events including Juneteenth and D-Day, featuring Roman soldiers, Abraham Lincoln bust, museum visitors, and WWII soldiers.

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Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-June 2026 A comic-style June 2024 calendar highlighting key historical events and artifacts. Top Stories of June — This Day in Norwood History June … Continue reading Top Posts-June 2026

Top Posts-May 2026

Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-May 2026 From Prohibition‑era liquor raids to championship seasons, neighborhood histories, and lives of service, May’s most‑read stories trace Norwood’s character across more than … Continue reading Top Posts-May 2026

Top Posts-April 2026

Top This Day in Norwood History Posts-April 2026 April brought a remarkable mix of Norwood stories to the forefront—historic milestones, neighborhood memories, architectural treasures, and snapshots of everyday life that … Continue reading Top Posts-April 2026

Norwood Baseball History

The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers

Where did our wonderful town get its name? The question of how Norwood received its name has intrigued residents for more than 150 years. It is one of those local … Continue reading The Naming of Norwood: A Story with More Questions Than Answers

Top Posts-March 2026

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

Day Street

Day Street is one of Norwood’s richest historic corridors, home to some of the town’s most architecturally significant and culturally meaningful properties. Each house tells a different chapter of Norwood’s … Continue reading Day Street

Six white roses and photographs of victims are displayed at The Skating Club of Boston, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025

Six white roses and photographs of victims are displayed at The Skating Club of Boston, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Norwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members … Continue reading Norwood Mourns Skating Club Members-This Day in Norwood History–January 29, 2025

2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped

A year of factories, shop floors, printing presses, ice cream plants, car lots, tanneries, department stores, and every workplace that helped build Norwood’s identity. Norwood’s history has always been written … Continue reading 2025 This Day In Norwood History: Industry & Workplaces Wrapped