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Episode 445: How Independence Happened, Part 3: The Articles of Confederation
Episode 444: How Independence Happened, Part 2: The Model Treaty
Episode 443: How Independence Happened, Part 1: The Lee Resolution, 1776
Episode 442: Everyday Military Life in the American Revolution
Episode 441: Gregory O’Malley, The Escapes of David George
Beyond the Commonwealth
“Promises” director’s commentary – Evan Goodchild
On July 15, we hosted a film screening of “Promises of the Revolution” at GBH Studios in Boston. This director’s commentary has been compiled and edited from two panel conversations held that day. Trajan Warren, who moderated the panel discussions, is a reporter with...
“Promises” director’s commentary – Steven Peters
On July 15, we hosted a film screening of “Promises of the Revolution” at GBH Studios in Boston. This director’s commentary has been compiled and edited from two panel conversations held that day. Trajan Warren, who moderated the panel discussions, is a reporter with...
How’d Arts & Culture Fare on Beacon Hill this Session?
08.12.2026 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Budget With the Massachusetts Legislature’s 2025–2026 session entering its final months, August offers a natural moment to pause, take stock, and ask: How did arts and culture fare on Beacon Hill? The...
Transforming Spaces into Places and Residents into Stakeholders
08.11.2026 Carolyn Cole, Special Projects Manager Advancement | Placemaking When housing entities embrace arts and culture strategies Community painting activity provided by Common Wealth Murals at MassHousing conference. Photo: Sommers Smith. On a sunny day in June,...
Rhode Tour: Pocket-Sized Place-Based History
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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Aug 26
08.05.2026 Mass Cultural Council Staff Opportunities & Resources Saugus Community Festival. Each month Mass Cultural Council shares a round-up of grants, trainings, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations (a companion to our...
Scenes from “Promises of the Revolution” film screening
Enjoy these images from our film screening of “Promises of the Revolution,” held on Wednesday, July 15, at GBH Studios in Boston. The series features four vignettes that each explore democracy from a unique perspective. Projects by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe,...
Listening Beyond Grantmaking
08.04.2026 Lauren Bjella, Program Officer Local Cultural Council Program Falmouth Cultural Council is expanding its work and impact by strengthening community relationships Falmouth Academy’s International Ensemble performing at Music at the Table. Photo: Paul Rifkin....
Episode 448: Mary Beth Norton, The Declaration of Independence as American Scripture
Episode 448: Mary Beth Norton, The Declaration of Independence as American Scripture - Ben Franklin's World https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/721d54be-5789-4f34-8fc4-f7d20ea96406.mp3Engrossed Copy, Declaration of Independence, U.S. National ArchivesThe engrossed...
Providence Welcomes Conference Attendees to PVDFest 2026
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Woven tea sets and Native mascotry: An interview with Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley
Wes DeShano (WD): Hi Brittney, thanks for joining me. Today we’re going to talk about a woven tea set that you created, that will be featured in an exhibition at the JMAC in Worcester beginning June 25. To start, why don’t you tell people a little about...
Reflecting on “Voices and Votes” with Marie Pellissier
In 2025-2026, Mass Humanities partnered with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and six communities across the state to bring the Museum on Main Street exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” to Massachusetts. The...
Watch: “Making Headlines,” a short film about Teens in Print
The four “Promises of the Revolution” films chronicle the efforts of present-day Massachusetts residents—from Marblehead to Mashpee—to hold the nation and themselves to the ideals that birthed the Revolution. Weaving together history with the challenges we face today,...
Small Museums at the 2026 AASLH/NCPH Joint Conference
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Read “Our Stories, Our Commonwealth”
In 2021, we decided to invest in telling a more complete and authentic story of our state. We launched the Expand Massachusetts Stories grantmaking initiative after witnessing the groundbreaking work of local organizations who uplifted the lived experiences of the...