by Mass Humaities | Jan 24, 2022 | The Kiosk, The Profession
Four new funding opportunities from Mass Humanities seek to respond to the challenges facing the people of Massachusetts. Part of a new three-year strategic plan, the foundation’s 2022 grants calendar prioritizes support for projects and local organizations serving...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jan 24, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
AASLH is pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report with the field. Despite another year that was anything but predictable, our community came together in meaningful ways that fostered connection, dialogue, and renewed dedication to the importance of history for all...
by Westborough Center | Jan 21, 2022 | Museums, The Kiosk
Ebenezer Parkman Project: New Insights into Rural Life in Colonial New England Westborough is the single best town for studying rural life in colonial New England. How can I make such a claim? After all, many rural New England towns have maintained their historical...
by American Association for State and Local History | Jan 18, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
By Adam Rozan Last year I caught up with Susana Bautista over Zoom to chat with her about her new book How to Close a Museum: A Practical Guide, which explores the steps necessary to professionally and ethically close down a museum or prepare for the possibility of...
by Historic New England | Jan 18, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, Education, The Kiosk, Uncategorized
Grant provides funds to support education programs for Roseland Cottage | Historic New England Jan 18, 2022CT Humanities Board of Directors has approved a $5,000 grant for Historic New England’s Roseland Cottage as part of the CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants...
by Ben Franklin's World | Jan 18, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/320_BF_House_London.mp3 Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706, to Abiah Folger and Josiah Franklin. Although Franklin began his life as the youngest son of a youngest son, he traveled through many...
