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...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 2, 2023 | History News
Damien LewisSinger. Actress. Beauty. Spy. During WWII, Josephine Baker, the world’s richest and most glamorous entertainer, was an Allied spy in Occupied France. Prior to World War II, Josephine Baker was a music-hall diva renowned for her singing and dancing,...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Jan 26, 2023 | History News
Bob BrierHoward Carter and his team took ten years to clear Tutankhamun’s tomb, pack the thrones, beds, shrines, and coffins, and place them on steamers to take them down the Nile to Cairo to be displayed in the Egyptian Museum. For most people, this is where the...
