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Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Arts Prescriptions Improve Mental Well-Being

Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Arts Prescriptions Improve Mental Well-Being

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Jun 5, 2026 | History News, The Profession

06.05.2026 Erik Holmgren, Manager of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships Advancement | CultureRx | Social Prescription Beverly Open Studios. Photo: Lauren Miller. Mass Cultural Council believes that cultural participation can be part of a stronger cross-sectoral...
Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – June 26

Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – June 26

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Jun 4, 2026 | History News, The Profession

06.04.2026 Mass Cultural Council Staff Opportunities & Resources Concord Antiquarian Society Each month Mass Cultural Council shares a round-up of grants, trainings, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations (a companion to our...
Episode 442: Everyday Military Life in the American Revolution

Episode 442: Everyday Military Life in the American Revolution

by Ben Franklin's World | Jun 2, 2026 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk

Episode 442: Everyday Military Life in the American Revolution – Ben Franklin’s World https://traffic.libsyn.com/benfranklinsworld/442_Everyday_Military_Life.mp3When we picture the War for American Independence, we picture battles. But for the men and...
Preserving the Legacy of Cummington’s Refugee Hostel Decades After WWII

Preserving the Legacy of Cummington’s Refugee Hostel Decades After WWII

by Massachusetts State Historic Records Advisory Board | Jun 1, 2026 | History News, The Profession

Author: Christian Ryder, Archival Field Fellow In 1940, during the first year of World War II, a small town in New England made the decision to start a hostel to take in refugees from Europe. As a result, over forty people left their lives behind to avoid persecution...
A Man of Many Talents: Documenting the Life and Achievements of Foster Furcolo

A Man of Many Talents: Documenting the Life and Achievements of Foster Furcolo

by Massachusetts State Historic Records Advisory Board | Jun 1, 2026 | History News, The Profession, Uncategorized

Author: Victoria Kent Worth, Archival Field Fellow 1962 portrait of Foster Furcolo as Governor (1957-1961) As an Archival Field Fellow with the Roving Archivist Program, I was paired with Berkshire Community College’s archives in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to process...
A Tapestry of History, Creativity & Community

A Tapestry of History, Creativity & Community

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | May 28, 2026 | History News, The Profession

05.28.2026 Mass Office of Travel and Tourism Cultural Districts Get to know the Central Massachusetts Cultural Districts Worcester Art Museum This is part five in a series about Cultural Districts in Massachusetts. It originally appeared on MOTT’s site. Massachusetts...
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