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The 250th through the eyes of Massachusetts people

The 250th through the eyes of Massachusetts people

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...
Conversation on the Commons: Rewriting Historic Preservation Legislation

Conversation on the Commons: Rewriting Historic Preservation Legislation

by Massachusetts History Alliance | Apr 5, 2026 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, News, Publick Occurences

Rewriting Historic Preservation Legislation March 27, 2026 12:00-1:30pm Rewriting Historic Preservation Legislation: A Conversation on the Common on how best to support town based preservation with state legislation. HD 4331/SB 1428 – An Act relative to historic...
Defending and Uplifting Our Field: Read the 2025 AASLH Annual Report

Defending and Uplifting Our Field: Read the 2025 AASLH Annual Report

by American Association for State and Local History | Mar 27, 2026 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, News, The Profession

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Historian Anika Lopes on archives, oral history, and Black history

Historian Anika Lopes on archives, oral history, and Black history

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...
Oh Mercy! A letter from Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, as imagined by Erin Williams

Oh Mercy! A letter from Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, as imagined by Erin Williams

by Mass Humaities | Mar 18, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession

By Erin Williams In a previous chapter of my life I was immersed in writing, directing and performing theater, on the streets and in the halls, exploring new ways of seeing the world around us. In 1975 I learned about Mercy Otis Warren, playwright, poet, activist and...
Watch: “What does the 250th mean to me?” – Jah’Nyah Spencer

Watch: “What does the 250th mean to me?” – Jah’Nyah Spencer

by Mass Humaities | Mar 16, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video

In partnership with Massachusetts 250, we’re excited to share a new video series this year dedicated to the 250th. You’ll hear from historians, artists, elected officials, business people, and more, all with a unique perspective on what the American Revolution means...
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