by Massachusetts History Alliance | Sep 4, 2023 | History News
Jeremy BellJeremy Bell presents his recent discovery concerning the Hutchinson Letter Affair. It was the secret which Ben Franklin took to his grave. He never told anyone who gave him private letters from Governor Hutchinson which were pivotal to the revolution....
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Sep 4, 2023 | History News
William MatthewsWe’ll explore the foundational period of New York History, through the Dutch Patroon system of the Hudson Valley and the geopolitical developments of the Iroqouis league. Discover the amazing geospatial flexibility of Haudenosaunee peoples and their...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Sep 2, 2023 | History News
Sandy SpectorHow does one bring history to life? As most of our audience knows, it is not just about names, dates, and places. It is about the connection between a person of that time and the modern day visitor. This is created through emotions, relatable feelings and...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Sep 2, 2023 | History News
Sarah MorganThe path to ratification of the 19th amendment is marked by well over 100 years of a sisterhood of women working toward equal rights. Long before the movement began, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband saying, “Remember the Ladies” as they were...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Sep 1, 2023 | History News
Kathleen LangoneAmalia Kussner was the sought after miniature portrait artist by the women of the Gilded Age. Though her skill was quite impressive, her meteoric rise to fame had much to do with her bold attitude and demanding equal commissions to her male...