76 Reading Frederick Douglass Together events in 2026

by Mass Humaities | May 21, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

We believe Frederick Douglass’ words belong in public spaces. Every year we provide grants to support readings of his influential address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in town squares, community centers, churches, museums, libraries, parks, and...

Reflections on the Bicentennial, Boy Scouts, and 250th

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...

The 2026 Mass History Conference Program

by Massachusetts History Alliance | May 20, 2026 | News, Publick Occurences

Have you registered for the Mass History Conference?

by Massachusetts History Alliance | Apr 27, 2026 | News, Publick Occurences

Introducing the History & Democracy Initiative

by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 16, 2026 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession

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Ken Burns at Harvard, Jill Lepore in Concord

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...