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Privy to the Past: Immigrant Histories from Washington Garden

City Archaeologist Joe Bagley will discuss his recent excavations at Old North Church.

May 17, 2017
Event Date2017-05-17T18:00:00

This talk will reveal new insights into the dynamic and important immigrant voices and stories revealed through this archaeological dig. After the discussion, join Joe Bagley and Jim Pasto of the North End Historical Society for a reception and community conversation focused on what role immigrants have played in Boston’s history.

You must register for the second part of the evening. Sponsors of this event include:

May 17, 2017
Event Date2017-05-17T18:00:00

Tour of the South End

Join a walking tour of the South End led by John Amodeo, a long-time Boston Landmark Commissioner.

May 15, 2017
Event Date2017-05-15T18:00:00

Does new construction within a landmark district need to imitate the architecture of the district? The answer to this may surprise you.

A long-time Boston Landmark Commissioner and the South End Landmark District Commission staff preservationist will take you on a walking tour of the South End Landmark District. This tour is updated with new buildings for 2017. We'll be using the South End as a case study for new construction in a historic district, explaining what makes a building “a South End building.”

Boston's historic South End, the country's largest Victorian Rowhouse District, was made a Landmark District in 1983. This event is sponsored by Boston Landmarks Commission.

May 15, 2017
Event Date2017-05-15T18:00:00

Annual Summer Kitchen opening

Celebrate the annual opening of the summer kitchen exhibit and tour the recently restored main house kitchen at the Loring Greenough House.

May 11, 2019
Event Date2019-05-11T16:00:00 - 2019-05-11T18:00:00

Tours will be offered of one of Boston’s only remaining intact summer kitchen. The summer kitchen and laundry room were added to the main house as part of the construction of the 1811 ell and remains remarkably preserved from the 19th century.

New this year: we will be featuring fun kids activities related to the 19th-century kitchen — ice cream making (old-time crank machine!), rug beating, apple peeling, laundry wringing, and more!

Join us for a reception at our 19th-century farm table where we’ll have free, delicious refreshments!

May 11, 2019
Event Date2019-05-11T16:00:00 - 2019-05-11T18:00:00

Infrastructure Day 2017 - POSTPONED

*POSTPONED - new date TBD*

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T10:00:00 - 2017-05-13T17:00:00

This year, the celebration revolves around the infrastructure in the Fort Point Channel of the Seaport District. You can learn more about the event on the Celebrate Infrastructure website.

This event has been postponed. The new date is TBD. For any questions please contact the Boston Society of Civil Engineers.
May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T10:00:00 - 2017-05-13T17:00:00

Walking Tour of Monument Square, Jamaica Plain

Tour a residential area that includes a National Historic District and view architecture that spans three centuries.

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T11:00:00

Take a tour that showcases three centuries of architecture, including the oldest community theater company in the United States and the Eliot School, founded in 1689.

Meet up outside the historic Loring-Greenough House. This event is sponsored by the Jamaica Plain Historical Society.

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T11:00:00

History of Jordan Marsh

Local historian Anthony Sammarco will present a lecture on the fascinating history of Jordan Marsh.

May 11, 2017
Event Date2017-05-11T18:30:00

This free event will be held at the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library.

May 11, 2017
Event Date2017-05-11T18:30:00

Charles River Speedway update

Learn about the reuse of this historic Boston Landmark.

May 10, 2017
Event Date2017-05-10T19:00:00

The Brighton-Allston Historical Society has invited Architectural Heritage Foundation to give an update on plans for the creative reuse of the Speedway Administrative Headquarters, Brighton's newest Landmark. There will be a question and answer session after the update.

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This is a free event sponsored by Brighton-Allston Historical Society.

Limited space is available, so please RSVP for the event. Please contact the Brighton-Allston Historical Society for more information.

May 10, 2017
Event Date2017-05-10T19:00:00

Capturing the Moment

Explore ephemera collections of historic New England.

May 10, 2017
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 141 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Historic New England
  • Price:
    Price
    Free to Friends of the Library and Archives; $5 for Historic New England members and students; $10 for nonmembers
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-10T18:00:00 - 2017-05-10T20:00:00

Examine and delight in advertisements, tickets, programs, menus, invitations, rewards of merit, greeting cards, broadsides, invoices, and trade cataloges, among other items, that shed light on the popular culture and daily life of the region.

The event includes a light reception and optional viewing of collections in Historic New England's Library and Archives.

Registration is required. Friends of the Library and Archives must call to register, 617-994-6678. This event is sponsored by Historic New England.

May 10, 2017
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 141 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02114
  • Contact:
    Historic New England
  • Price:
    Price
    Free to Friends of the Library and Archives; $5 for Historic New England members and students; $10 for nonmembers
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-05-10T18:00:00 - 2017-05-10T20:00:00

Forums on the Future: How academic institutions play a role in Boston's future

Imagine Boston 2030 is holding a series of three conversations with expert panelists to discuss the future of our City.

May 9, 2017
Event Date2017-05-09T18:00:00 - 2017-05-09T20:00:00
Panelists at this talk:
  • Alex Krieger, Moderator, Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design
  • Dr. Robert A. Brown, Boston University
  • Dr. Pam Y. Eddinger, Bunker Hill Community College
  • Dr. Zorica Pantić, Wentworth Institute of Technology
  • Dr. Lee Pelton, Emerson College
  • Dr. Valerie Roberson, Roxbury Community College
May 9, 2017
Event Date2017-05-09T18:00:00 - 2017-05-09T20:00:00

Forums on the Future: The role of philanthropy in the future of our City

Imagine Boston 2030 is holding a series of three conversations with expert panelists to discuss the future of our City.

May 3, 2017
Event Date2017-05-03T18:00:00 - 2017-05-03T20:00:00
Panelists at this talk include:
  • Sacha Pfeiffer, Moderator, The Boston Globe
  • Jim Canales, Barr Foundation
  • Paul Grogan, The Boston Foundation
  • Jocelyn Sargent, Hyams Foundation
May 3, 2017
Event Date2017-05-03T18:00:00 - 2017-05-03T20:00:00
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