by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 23, 2023 | History News
Catherine MusemecheThe untold true story of Mary Sears, the “first oceanographer of the Navy,” whose revolutionary research fueled the U.S. victory over Japan in the Pacific during WWII. When World War II began, the U.S. Navy was unprepared to enact its island-hopping...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 16, 2023 | History News
David MaranissJim Thorpe was arguably America’s greatest all-around athlete: a gold medalist at the 1912 Olympics in the decathlon and pentathlon; a star on the Carlisle Indian School’s football team and the first class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; and a major...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 15, 2023 | News, Publick Occurences
Nominate a candidate for the Bay State Legacy Award or MHA Star Award Publick Occurrences February 15, 2023 Do you know someone who has made long-term outstanding contributions to local and public history in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts History Alliance is...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 10, 2023 | News, Publick Occurences
Save the Date: 18th Annual Massachusetts History Conference Please save the date for the Massachusetts History Alliance’s 18th Annual Massachusetts History Conference. The conference will be held Monday, June 5, 2023, from 8:30 am-5:00 pm at Devens Common Center in...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 9, 2023 | History News
Edward ShawcrossThe fateful tale of Maximilian, Emperor of the Second Mexican Empire, provides a fascinating look into the peculiarities of 19th century international politics. Seeking a stronger foothold for French imperial control in the New World recently...
