history programs from Massachusetts Historical Scoiety
Earl Taylor
From: gklee...@masshist.org
To: Erm...@aol.com
Sent: 4/6/2016 3:21:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Programs at MHS that explore Boston history--Earl
I wanted to let you know about some programs The Massachusetts Historical Society will be hosting that explore the history of Boston.
· On Monday, April 11 we will be hosting Fred Salvucci. 2016 is the 25th anniversary of the ground breaking for the Big Dig, so this program will be a chance to look back on the project. If you’d like to learn more: https://www.masshist.org/calendar/event?event=1802
· During the school vacation week of April 18-22 MHS, the Shirley Eustis House, the Longfellow House, and the Old State House will host hands-on history programs: Comic History – Making Your Own Comic Explaining The Stamp Act. Noted historian John Bell will tell participants the story the Stamp Act and its repeal from an 18th century child’s point of view. Participants will receive a free comic book exploring this history, drawn by five local artists and after the talk artists associated with the Boston Comics Roundtable will help the young historians make their own historical comic depicting the story. To learn more: https://www.masshist.org/calendar/event?event=1790
· On Wednesday April 20 the long forgotten poems of Boston will come back to life. Professor Paul Lewis will lead a program highlighting the products of a 3-year Boston College project in which small groups reviewed about 4,500 poems published in 59 literary magazines. Mostly by anonymous writers these works have resurfaced in the new book The Citizen Poets of Boston: A Collection of Forgotten Poems, 1789–1820. To learn more: https://www.masshist.org/calendar/event?event=1791
· On Thursday, May 19 we will explore the history of innovation in the greater Boston area with Scott Kirsner, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Rob Go, Carmichael Roberts and Robert Krim who will explore the question “why has Massachusetts has been the site of more world-changing innovations over time than almost anywhere on earth and can it continue to be on the cutting edge?” To learn more: https://www.masshist.org/calendar/event?event=1905
· On Tuesday, May 24 History is right under our feet; we just need to dig a little to find it. Boston’s Big Dig has contributed more to our understanding and appreciation of the city’s archaeological history than any other recent event. Joseph M. Bagley, city archaeologist of Boston and author of A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts, uncovers a fascinating hodgepodge of history—from ancient fishing grounds to Jazz Age red-light districts—that will surprise and delight even longtime residents. To learn more: https://www.masshist.org/calendar/event?event=1884
Also, our reception for historical societies within Boston was such a success last year; we’ve decided to host it again. Save the date: July 21, more information will follow.
Thanks and have a nice day.
Gavin
Gavin Kleespies, Director of Programs
Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
Tel: 617-646-0515, Fax: 617-859-0074
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