Events
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This month’s craft from our friends at the Pierce House of Historic New England will be Styrofoam prints, inspired by the engraving work of Paul Revere. Using Styrofoam, carving tools, and markers, children will be able to create…
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Family history can be a double-edged sword. In this unique program, our two author-panelists, Lee Hawkins and Martha Jones, will reveal how gaining knowledge of their family’s past and Black history in America became, first, a necessity…
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Join us to hear author David Krell as he covers a once prominent but often overlooked figure in the development of Boston’s baseball devotion. The Boston Public Library has a treasure trove of photographs that once belonged to McGreevy, a…
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You are invited to come join in group discussions about what slavery was in colonial Boston and how to grow your understanding of it with the Roslindale Historical Society’s Flora Way Education Committee.
Slavery was a part of everyday…
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Local historian Jim Vrabel will demonstrate his Boston History Database, When and Where in Boston.
When and Where in Boston is an illustrated database and website that aims to collect short (one sentence to one paragraph) descriptions of…
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About 25 million people living in the United States today can claim Scottish ancestry. If you happen to be one of them and you’re researching your family history, there are a lot of resources to help you in your search. This class will…
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Join Bro. Joel Mackall in probing the mechanics of African-American Genealogy (Ankobia6) as participants review what challenges, shortcuts, and triumphs are possible in tracing ones family history in a segment of the industry that is…
Join other family researchers once a month to discuss interesting family research and stories and come up with suggestions for how to break through some brick walls. This is not a teaching class but all levels are welcome to this lively…
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The Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) and the Chinatown Branch are partnering to present a poetry reading by Hawaiian poet Wing Tek LUM in the China Trade Center atrium. LUM will read from his latest collection, "The…
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Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the Roxbury Dorchester Community Stories project! This special event features an exhibit of compelling posters that bring local histories to life, alongside a dynamic showcase led by Freedom…
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Since the earliest days of settlement by the Spanish, Puerto Rico has been partly inhabited by people of African descent. Afro-Puerto Ricans continue to make a significant impact on Puerto Rican culture today.
Please join us as guest…
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In 1775, at the outbreak of the American Revolution, Sarah Winslow Deming escaped British-occupied Boston and took temporary refuge in Jamaica Plain. Lucinda, whom she enslaved, was with her. Speakers Natalie Eldridge and Emily Curran of…
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Calling all community and local history lovers! Are there histories of local activists working for change in and around Boston you want to tell? Or stories of neighborhood action, community changemakers, or civic engagement that you would…
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Vital records are some of the most basic records that can be used in genealogy; they can provide numerous leads for further research. This class will provide information about what vital records are, how they are useful, and how to access…
Join other family researchers once a month to discuss interesting family research and stories and come up with suggestions for how to break through some brick walls. This is not a teaching class but all levels are welcome to this lively…
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How useful can DNA be in researching our Revolutionary ancestors? Are there reliable DNA applications in lineage research as suggested by lineage society guidelines? Explore the DNA footprint of a boy who was allegedly kidnapped and escaped…
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A fascinating look back on baseball’s beginnings and its transformation into a national pastime, told through the lives of two men who dominated the game.
The nineteenth century was a time of rapid growth and development for the game of…
Join other family researchers once a month to discuss interesting family research and stories and come up with suggestions for how to break through some brick walls. This is not a teaching class but all levels are welcome to this lively…
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Over 100 million people living in the United States today can claim descent from someone who lived here during the Revolutionary War, including those that fought in it. This class will provide a brief overview of the kinds of records that…
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We are very excited to have author Daniel Gonzalez here to talk about his book The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride which delves into the vibrant history of LGBTQ+ activism and community in one of America's most historic cities. From…
