Community Events – Norwood Historical Society

June 25, 2005July 19, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, Community Events, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s 3 Concert Series Please All-June 25, 2005

The lineup spans large-ensemble Sunday shows, Wednesday night Summerfest events, and historic 53-bell carillon performances from the Memorial Tower.

July 5, 1990September 4, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Estimated 70,000 Brave Heat to View Fourth of July Parade-July 5, 1990

A record crowd of 70,000 spectators turns out for Norwood's Fourth of July parade featuring marching bands, political figures, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

June 25, 1982July 19, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Education and Literacy, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Peabody School Graduates Told Of Obligation To Support Education-June 25, 1982

School officials emphasize community obligations and moral commitments to public education during exercises at Junior High School South.

June 25, 1981July 19, 2026 georgenhs Arts and Culture, Community Events, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Summerfest Strikes Up Wednesday-June 25, 1981

Facing strict tax expenditure caps, local arts organizers scrap children's Saturday programming to save the weekly town common music series.

September 29, 1980September 21, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Music, This Day In Norwood History

Professional Bagpiper and Scottish Highland Dancer Lezlie Paterson Brings Scottish Arts to Norwood-September 29, 1980

Professional bagpiper and certified Scottish Highland dancer Lezlie Paterson settles in Norwood on Walnut Avenue, bringing traditional Scottish arts and teaching to the local community.

August 28, 1978August 26, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Rain-Delayed July 4th Parade Set-August 28, 1978

Norwood's rain-delayed July Fourth parade marches down Washington Street with 22 bands, floats, and honorary grand marshalls following a successful community fundraising effort.

October 15, 1977October 14, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Norwood Public Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Henry O. Peabody School Hosts Fifth Annual Harvest Fair and Flea Market-October 15, 1977

The Henry O. Peabody School for Girls holds its fifth annual Harvest Fair featuring food booths, crafts, flea market treasures, and student fundraiser activities.

October 6, 1975October 6, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, This Day In Norwood History

Kiwanis-Rotary “Jail Day” Brings Kangaroo Court to Town Common-October 6, 1975

Dressed in colonial militia gear and Dolly Madison dresses, Norwood civic groups host a humorous kangaroo court and parade for a Bicentennial Jail Day fundraiser.

September 28, 1973September 21, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, This Day In Norwood History

Lederhosen, Oompah Bands, and Beer: Norwood Kickers Host Annual German Oktoberfest-September 28, 1973

The Norwood Kickers Soccer Club prepares to host a capacity Oktoberfest celebration at the Workmen's Hall on Wilson Street featuring oompah bands, German beer, and traditional attire.

October 9, 1972October 14, 2026 georgenhs Centennial, Community Events, This Day In Norwood History

8,000 Turn Out for 3-Day Centennial Exposition at Norwood Armory Highlighting Town’s Industrial Progress-October 9, 1972

Thousands of residents pack the Norwood Armory for a 3-day centennial exposition celebrating the town's industrial progress with 80 corporate and civic booths.