by Westborough Center | Mar 18, 2022 | Museums, The Kiosk
Two Simple Questions? My practice of local history is guided by two questions: 1) Who are we?; and 2) Why do we live here? I am sure that other people interested in local history may be guided by other questions—I’d love to learn what they are—but I have yet to add...
by Massachusetts Cultural Council | Mar 17, 2022 | History News, The Profession
03.17.2022 Caroline Connolly, Publicist for the Huntington Poetry Out Loud Congratulations to Ava Beringer from Masconomet Regional High School 2022 Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts State Champion Ava Beringer Masconomet Regional High School junior Ava Beringer was...
by Historic New England | Mar 16, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk
Mar 16, 2022Sharing updates and discoveries. March is Women’s History Month. While I think that every month is an ideal time to research, talk about, and value women in every facet of our history, I will always embrace the opportunity to join a broader...
by Ben Franklin's World | Mar 15, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/324_Mosterman.mp3 After Henry Hudson’s 1609-voyage along the river that now bears his name, Dutch traders began to visit and trade at the area they called New Netherland. In 1614, the Dutch established a trading post...
by American Association for State and Local History | Mar 9, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
One of the most important things we do at AASLH is connect our members and others in the history community to professional development that helps individuals and organizations grow and improve. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’re expanding our comprehensive...
by American Association for State and Local History | Mar 9, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
The AASLH History Leadership Institute is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious leadership program for professionals in the history museum field. Each year, the Institute hosts a Seminar which enhances the skills of leaders and prepares them to address important...
