by Mass Humaities | May 21, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
This essay is part of our “People’s Guide to the Revolution” initiative for 2026. Visit our webpage for original content, events related to the 250th, and more. By Dave SlateryActing Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council The year 2026 is not only the...
by Mass Humaities | Apr 16, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
By Brian Boyles On March 25, I swam in the deep end of the Semiquincentennial. Two events that day provided opportunities to hear from several of the country’s preeminent historians about the 250th and its relevance in our time. I came away from my morning at Harvard...
by Mass Humaities | Apr 15, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
By Larry Hott I’m a long-time documentary filmmaker and I’m also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, also known as the Oscars. I’ve been reviewing films for the Academy Awards for more than 30 years and this year I noticed that several...
by Mass Humaities | Apr 9, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video
Throughout 2026, we’re partnering with Massachusetts 250 to bring you different perspectives on the American Revolution. You’ll hear from artists, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, business people, residents, and more. So far, we’ve gathered stories at Mass...
by Mass Humaities | Mar 19, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
In February, we hosted a workshop and gathering titled “Centering Black History in the 250th” in Holyoke. Following the workshop with Expand Massachusetts Stories grantees, we welcomed Anika Lopes, executive director of Ancestral Bridges. Lopes shared her insights...
