The Norwood Historical Society has a collection of materials related to Norwood’s military history, including uniforms, medals, posters, documents, newspapers and newspaper clippings, photos, and other memorabilia belonging to Norwood veterans ranging from the Civil War to the Cold War.
We are asking the public to help expand that collection.
Norwood veterans or their families who would like to contribute to our collection can provide photos, memorabilia, or write something about the life and service of the veteran.
We will scan your photos and return the originals. Or, if you decide to donate your original photos to our collection, digital copies can be provided to you.
Whenever it’s possible, written summaries should include information about a veteran’s military service. We’d also love to know who they were before and after their service if they survived. Information about where they lived or worked, their personality, hobbies and interests, and whatever other information or stories you want to include would be appreciated.
Memorabilia you donate will be added to our collection, and information from your written summary will be used in the description whenever we put it on display.
Contact us for more information.
The Winslow School and Beyond
From the corner of Cedar Street down to Walpole Street is not actually part of Swedeville. The Winslow family had owned the land between Cedar and Walpole Streets – Their … Continue reading The Winslow School and Beyond
Chapel Street: A Main Road with a Long History
Chapel Street is a road that had been part of the landscape of South Dedham years before it became a part of Swedeville. When Isaac Ellis was in his eighties, … Continue reading Chapel Street: A Main Road with a…
Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor Roll-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942
Sanction Honor Roll For Local Service Men Cost Of Board Estimated To Be Approximately $1300 Norwood’s Roll of Honor, accepted by the Board of Selectmen Tuesday evening, “I’ll be placed … Continue reading Selectmen Approve Plans For Construction Of Honor…
Our Heroic Dead
(Address delivered by Harry B. Butters, who served as a Norwood Selectman for 35 years, on May 15, 1945, at a ceremony in Memorial Hall honoring Norwood’s Gold Star Mothers) … Continue reading Our Heroic Dead
Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
1 Pleasant & E Cross St U.S. Army PFC Ralph E. Shackley 1915 1943 * 2 Pleasant & Cross St U.S. Army Sgt. Edward F Hayes 1923 1945 * 3 … Continue reading Norwood Memorial Street Corner List
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