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Episode 430: Sarah Naramore, The Founding Father of American Medicine: Benjamin Rush
Episode 429: Michelle McDonald, Coffee in Early America: Why Americans Really Drink Coffee
Episode 428: Jessica Lepler, America’s Forgotten Quest to Link Two Oceans
Episode 427: How States Are Planning the 250th: Commemorating the American Revolution in 2026
Episode 426: Michael Wise, Beyond the First Thanksgiving: Indigenous Agriculture and the Hidden Science of Native Foodways
Beyond the Commonwealth
Will Shuster’s Lost Paintings of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Why I’m Still Excited about the U.S. 250th
Opposing Censorship at the Birthplace of U.S. Democracy
Episode 432: John Ferling, How France and Spain Helped Win the American Revolution
Demystifying Conservation: Interview with Tiffani Emig, AIC
Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Feb 26
02.03.2026 Mass Cultural Council Staff Opportunities & Resources Community Access to the Arts Each month Mass Cultural Council shares a round-up of grants, trainings, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations (a companion to our...
For the Places That Bring Us Together: FY26 Cultural District Grants Awarded
02.02.2026 Timothea Pham, Program Officer Cultural Districts Hyde Square Task Force Concert Series, Boston’s Latin Quarter Cultural District In a time when many people are searching for connection and a sense of belonging, Cultural Districts offer something profoundly...
Will Shuster’s Lost Paintings of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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$1.84M Invested in Creative Youth Development Programs Across the State
01.30.2026 Käthe Swaback, Program Officer Creative Youth Development | YouthReach Mass Poetry Teen Spoken Word Festival. Photo: Francois Visuals. Mass Cultural Council is proud to once again provide funding through YouthReach, our long-standing program supporting...
EMS paused for 2026
An Update from Mass Humanities As we begin 2026, Mass Humanities remains committed to leading with our values and sharing regular updates as we seek more ways to serve the commonwealth. We are grateful for your support as we navigate these volatile times. In April...
Why I’m Still Excited about the U.S. 250th
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Governor Healey’s FY27 Budget Recognizes the Power of Culture
01.29.2026 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Budget Each January, the state budget process begins when the Governor files her spending plan for the Legislature’s consideration. Today, Governor Maura Healey released her FY27 H2 budget, and Mass...
Social Prescribing Can Help Municipalities Address Opioid Harm
01.28.2026 Dawn Heinen, Digital Communications Manager CultureRx | Social Prescription Artist at work at Dorchester Open Studios. Photo: Annielly Camargo. Your Town Has Opioid Relief Funds to Spend.Social Prescription Offers a Solution! As municipalities navigate how...
Opposing Censorship at the Birthplace of U.S. Democracy
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Episode 432: John Ferling, How France and Spain Helped Win the American Revolution
When we think of the American Revolution, it’s easy to focus on famous battles like Saratoga or Yorktown, iconic leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence. But International...
National Arts Vibrancy Index Highlights Massachusetts’ Cultural Strength
01.23.2026 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs SMU DataArts’ Arts Vibrancy map for 2025. Ranked by Per Capita Supply, Demand, and Government Support for the Arts Last week, SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual...
Connecting Creatives & Entrepreneurs with Business Resources
01.22.2026 Carolyn Cole, Special Projects Manager Creative Entrepreneurialism Zooguu Handmade at Arts Fest Beverly, hosted by Beverly Main Streets in the Beverly Arts District. Photo: Carolyn Cole. Creative entrepreneurs – artists, designers, performers, makers,...
Watch: Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed reflects on the 250th
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...
Demystifying Conservation: Interview with Tiffani Emig, AIC
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Episode 431: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense at 250: The Pamphlet That Sparked a Revolution
https://traffic.libsyn.com/benfranklinsworld/431_ITPS.mp3 On January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a fiery pamphlet that transformed colonial protest into a call for American Independence. With clear language and bold ideas, Paine challenged monarchy,...