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Reflections on the Bicentennial, Boy Scouts, and America’s 250th

Reflections on the Bicentennial, Boy Scouts, and America’s 250th

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...
76 Reading Frederick Douglass Together events in 2026

76 Reading Frederick Douglass Together events in 2026

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...
Reflections on the Bicentennial, Boy Scouts, and 250th

Reflections on the Bicentennial, Boy Scouts, and 250th

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...
Arts & Culture is Economic Development

Arts & Culture is Economic Development

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...
Cultural Facilities Fund Delivers $8.7M for Capital Improvements

Cultural Facilities Fund Delivers $8.7M for Capital Improvements

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | May 15, 2026 | History News, The Profession

05.15.2026 Christian Kelly, Public Relations & Events Manager Mass Cultural Facilities Fund | Press Release Brighter Boston, a 2026 Cultural Facilities Fund grant recipient. Mass Cultural Council and MassDevelopment are pleased to announce that 97 nonprofit and...
Arts & Business Insights: Cambridge Common Restaurant

Arts & Business Insights: Cambridge Common Restaurant

by Massachusetts Cultural Council | May 13, 2026 | History News, The Profession

05.13.2026 Dawn Heinen, Digital Communications Manager Advancement | Creative Entrepreneurialism Artist and curator Shelby Feltoon and restaurateur Holly Heslop on shaping meaningful local collaborations Shelby Feltoon As part of our series on Creative...
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