Conversation on the Commons: Meeting the New Mass History Frameworks _Archive

by Massachusetts History Alliance | Jun 27, 2026 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, News, Publick Occurences

Meeting the New Mass History Frameworks June 26, 2026 12:00-1:00pm This was the second part of a two-part conversation exploring the relationships between historical organizations and schools. Part 1: “I Did Not Learn That in School!” focuses on historical...

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...

Conversation on the Commons: Putting the Public in Publishing History

by Massachusetts History Alliance | Mar 24, 2025 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, News, Publick Occurences

Putting the Public in Publishing History March 21, 2025 12:00-1:30pm The gold standard of having done research in local history used to be to get it published. Is publishing the imprimatur from the history community that it once was? If you want to bring your...

Conversation on the Commons: Reality Check: How Much Funding Is at Risk for Massachusetts History Organizations?

by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 20, 2025 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, Publick Occurences

Reality Check: How Much Funding Is at Risk for Massachusetts History Organizations? Friday, February 28, 12-1:30pm Federal funding is in great turmoil at the moment. Join us in breaking down what funding and projects stand to be affected in the realm of public history...

Conversations on the Commons: Rev(ving) Up History: Promoting Tourism for the Big Anniversary

by Massachusetts History Alliance | Dec 20, 2024 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, Publick Occurences

Friday, January 10, 2025, 12:00-1:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Sheila Green of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and Jonathan Lane of Rev250 America’s Semiquincentennial is just around the corner and Massachusetts is preparing for two...

Conversations on the Commons: Public History in Our Public Consciousness

by Massachusetts History Alliance | May 6, 2024 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, News, Publick Occurences

Friday, May 31, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Dr. Noelle Trent (The Museum of African American History – Boston & Nantucket) and Dr. Margo Shea (Salem State University) During an election year, the media likes to reference...