As a young man Taylor moved to Worcester, Masss. There is now a memorial to him outside the Worcester Public Library. Michael Kranish shows how Taylor indeed became a world champion, traveled the world, was the toast of Paris, and was one of the most chronicled black men of his day.

Kranish is an investigative political reporter for The Washington Post. He is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, "Trump Revealed," and other books.

Trivia questions will be based on architecture and design elements. All skill levels are welcome. You do not need to be an architect or master builder to participate.

This event is for adults 21 and older.

The two have played together for decades, first meeting at Wally's in the South End. They'll be joined for this show by bassist Paul Dilley and drummer Miki Matsuki, the dynamite rhythm team that propelled their VFW residency.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the ticket includes dessert, as well as non-alcoholic beverages.

As president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Dr. O'Connell has spent decades working to provide healthcare to Boston's unhoused population. Join us as he shares his insights on access to healthcare in the 21st Century, and the state of homelessness in Boston today.

Panelists include Nancy Berry, Editor of Northshore Home; Jean Carroon of Goody Clancy Architecture Firm;  Elizabeth Graziolo, Partner at Peter Pennoyer Architects; Rachel Staud of G.P. Schafer Architects; and Beth Niemi, Architect at Elkus Manfredi.

This event is hosted by the Boston Design Center, in partnership with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art.

Brown-bags are free and open to the public.

On May 7, 2019, fishweir construction will be completed by students from two classes at Boston's Josiah Quincy Public School. The 150-foot-long fishweir is made with wood collected from Franklin Park, with help from the Boston Park Department.  The public educational project helps raise awareness of the early history of the people who made their home in this area more than 200 generations before the arrival of European colonists. 

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The fishweir will remain on the Common through early June.

Both the women’s trade unionism and suffrage movements were led by proud, defiant women who were divided along class lines. It wouldn’t be until the early 20th century that suffragists and non-native working women would realize that to achieve their goals, they would need to unite.

Tours are rain or shine! Remember to wear comfortable shoes.

Learn about the plants and flowers that are native to New England as we enter spring.

Reservations required, limited availability.

The first director, Charles Sargent, prepared a 50-year report in 1922, before the end of his own 54-year tenure. But, what about the first 25 years?

We don't have a 25-year report, however, we do have photos and the engaging stories from that time. Join docent Emily Wheeler to hear those stories, as she takes you on a timeline through the walnut and oak collections, to the beeches, and back via Bussey Hill.

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