by Ben Franklin's World | Aug 17, 2021 | The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/309_Reid.mp3 By the eighteenth century, the Atlantic Ocean had become a busy highway of ships crisscrossing its waters. What do we know about the ships that made these transatlantic voyages and connected the...
by History By the Sea | Aug 15, 2021 | The Kiosk
Each year I receive numerous messages from friends, family, and strangers alike asking for recommendations on what to see and do in the Witch City. It’s nearly impossible to choose favorites in a city as rich in eateries, shopping, and attractions as Salem, but...
by Old Colony History Museum | Aug 13, 2021 | The Kiosk
Late summer is typically the start of harvest season for the earliest crops, but this year the weather was so odd in July that we seem to be a little behind. As we start to harvest (and eat!) we’ll keep adding to this post to share how our crops are looking as we...
by Westborough Center | Aug 6, 2021 | The Kiosk
Down the Rabbit Hole of Local History Local history librarians like me usually end up being both archivists and curators of the collections we oversee. In addition to organizing and servicing collections under our watch, we are tasked with making decisions about what...
by Ben Franklin's World | Aug 3, 2021 | The Kiosk
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/308_Johnson.mp3 The story of freedom in colonial New Orleans and Louisiana pivoted on the choices black women made to retain control of their bodies, families, and futures. How did black women in colonial...
by Historic New England | Jul 21, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized
Historic New England is pleased to share The New England Plan, our new strategic agenda, outlining organizational goals and core initiatives for 2021 through 2025. The New England Plan boldly identifies key ways in which Historic New England can enrich our...
