The mission of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building is to provide the city with a commemorative monument to the patriotism of service men and women from Melrose who died for their country. It is also a cultural center for the community. It continues for the usage of meetings of the veterans and also for commemorative ceremonies marking certain dates in the history of the Veterans of the United States as well as inaugural ceremonies for the city of Melrose. The Melrose Veterans Group, the Melrose Symphony Orchestra and the Melrose Youth Ballet call the Memorial Building their home. Many other community groups use the building for annual events and fund-raisers.
The Friends of Melrose Memorial Hall (FOMMH) was founded in 2017 with the distinct and singular purpose of raising funds to preserve and restore the iconic 1912 building at the center of Melrose’s cultural and civic life, Memorial Hall.
FOMMH is a 501 (c) 3 organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors comprised of Melroseresidents, business leaders and active supporters of the Melrose community. Working closely with theMemorial Hall Board of Trustees and the Executive Director, the FOMMH raises the money to fund theprojects prioritized by the Trustees and excluded by the limitations of the City’s budget.
