by American Association for State and Local History | May 22, 2026 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession
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by Massachusetts Cultural Council | May 22, 2026 | History News, The Profession
05.22.2026 David T. Slatery, Acting Executive Director Mass Humanities Scouts imitating a revolutionary monument from memory in front of an Appalachian Shelter on a Laurel Mountains Hiking Trail in SW Pennsylvania, April 1976. (David Slatery is the second Scout from...
by Mass Humaities | May 21, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
We believe Frederick Douglass’ words belong in public spaces. Every year we provide grants to support readings of his influential address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in town squares, community centers, churches, museums, libraries, parks, and...
by Mass Humaities | May 21, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
This essay is part of our “People’s Guide to the Revolution” initiative for 2026. Visit our webpage for original content, events related to the 250th, and more. By Dave SlateryActing Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council The year 2026 is not only the...
by Massachusetts Cultural Council | May 19, 2026 | History News, The Profession
05.19.2026 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Budget Mass Wins Act bolsters cultural sector with policy and new public investments In April, Governor Maura Healey filed her 2026 economic development bond bill, H. 5386, the Mass Wins Act, for...
by Ben Franklin's World | May 19, 2026 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk
Episode 441: Gregory O’Malley, The Escapes of David George – Ben Franklin’s World https://traffic.libsyn.com/benfranklinsworld/441_OMalley.mp3What does it mean to escape?For David George, who was born enslaved in Virginia in the 1740s, the answer was...