Phillis Wheatley: The Revolutionary Poet Laureate
“Long as in Freedom’s Cause the Wise contend, / Dear to your Country shall your Fame extend,” wrote the poetess Phillis Wheatley in “Untitled Lines on the Boston Massacre.” The […]
A Cornerstone of Black History: African Lodge No. 459’s 250th Anniversary
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of its inauguration, the Freemason African Lodge No. 459 will symbolically reopen in 2026 to pay tribute to its revolutionary founding members. This lodge, first […]
Discover Indigenous History Through ‘Native Spaces’ Installation in Salem
Visiting Salem, Massachusetts, in the fall, you might see streets decked out for the town’s famed Halloween celebration. If you look (and listen) a little closer, though, you’ll see that […]
The Legacy of the USS Lexington: Five Ships, One Historic Name
Did you know that the USS Lexington has participated in almost every major American naval war? If you’re wondering how this is possible, it’s because the USS Lexington has been […]
Then and Now: The Historical Taverns of Massachusetts
Whether you call it a tavern, a pub or a bar and grill, they all offer a cold beer and a quick bite to eat. But taverns played an important […]
The Untold Story of Prince Estabrook’s Fight for Freedom
Photo credit: Lexington Historical Society.
Leading the Nation: Massachusetts Celebrates 250 Years of Revolution
On September 17, 2024, Constitution Day, Governor Healey officially kicked off the Massachusetts 250 campaign on the steps in front of the Massachusetts State House, across from the Boston Common. […]
Massachusetts 250 Grant Program Awards $1.5 Million to Celebrate the American Revolution’s 250th Anniversary
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Massachusetts 250 Grant Program. This program, awarding a total of […]
First Legal Same-Sex Marriage: In 2004, the first same-sex partners were legally married at Cambridge City Hall in Massachusetts.
The road to marriage equality was fraught with many challenges across the country and at the state and federal levels. But Massachusetts was at the forefront of bringing this right […]
America’s First Public Park: The Boston Common became the first public park in America in 1634.
Today, public parks serve as a collective backyard for city dwellers, providing them with fresh air, green grass and a chance to get out of their manmade urban environments. But […]
