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The Stories Behind the Songs: Ken Casey Event Recap

by Mass Humaities | Oct 10, 2025 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

It was an evening for the record books. Nearly 300 people shipped up to Boston on September 25 to show their support for Ken Casey, Dropkick Murphys, and the vibrant storytelling community that is Massachusetts. Songs were sung, stories were told, and solidarity was...
Watch: Stand with Mass Humanities and Ken Casey

Watch: Stand with Mass Humanities and Ken Casey

by Mass Humaities | Sep 15, 2025 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

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Brian Boyles publishes letter on America’s 250th in The Boston Globe

Brian Boyles publishes letter on America’s 250th in The Boston Globe

by Mass Humaities | Sep 9, 2025 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

This letter was originally published by The Boston Globe. In his consideration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Mark Feeney notes that the semiquincentennial is barely a blip on the radar of corporations, advertisers, or the general public (“You...
How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby

How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby

by Mass Humaities | Aug 25, 2025 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

Heather Brody Perry, Library Director at Ashby Free Public Library, was recently recognized by GBH’s Joy Beat program for her work on “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibit on display at the library through September...
DKM x MH Contest – Win Two Tickets to “In the Archives with Ken Casey”

DKM x MH Contest – Win Two Tickets to “In the Archives with Ken Casey”

by Mass Humaities | Aug 8, 2025 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

Ken Casey is no stranger to telling a good story. From smash hits like “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” to deep cuts like “Boys on the Docks,” chances are he’s written a song about Massachusetts that resonates with you in some way. Leading up to our event honoring Ken on...
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