Conversation on the Commons: Rewriting Historic Preservation Legislation

by Massachusetts History Alliance | Apr 5, 2026 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, News, Publick Occurences

Rewriting Historic Preservation Legislation March 27, 2026 12:00-1:30pm Rewriting Historic Preservation Legislation: A Conversation on the Common on how best to support town based preservation with state legislation. HD 4331/SB 1428 – An Act relative to historic...

Watch: “What does the 250th mean to me?” – Jah’Nyah Spencer

by Mass Humaities | Mar 16, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video

In partnership with Massachusetts 250, we’re excited to share a new video series this year dedicated to the 250th. You’ll hear from historians, artists, elected officials, business people, and more, all with a unique perspective on what the American Revolution means...

Watch: Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia reflects on the 250th

by Mass Humaities | Feb 19, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video

Throughout 2026, Mass Humanities will share a new video series highlighting diverse perspectives on the 250th. These videos will feature grantees, public officials, friends of the organization, and Mass Humanities board and staff. At Mass Humanities, we believe that...

Watch: Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed reflects on the 250th

by Mass Humaities | Jan 21, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video

Throughout 2026, Mass Humanities will share a new video series highlighting diverse perspectives on the 250th. These videos will feature grantees, public officials, friends of the organization, and Mass Humanities board and staff. At Mass Humanities, we believe that...

Archives trace the cultural history of Massachusetts

by Mass Humaities | Nov 13, 2025 | The Kiosk, The Profession, Video

Since 1974, Mass Humanities has preserved and curated the stories of Massachusetts. Over that period, we gradually collected quite a few records, documents, objects, and artifacts. When we moved our headquarters from Northampton to Holyoke in 2024, we invited local...

Watch: Honoring the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

by Mass Humaities | Jun 16, 2025 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video

“All Hands On Deck” focused on the intersection of storytelling and climate change. Mass Humanities honored the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe with the first Massachusetts Storyteller Award, recognizing the Tribe’s legacies of storytelling and land stewardship. If you missed...