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Episode 435: Common Sense at 250: The Unfinished Work of Democracy, A Live Conversation
Episode 434: Shirley Green, The Frank Brothers: Freeborn Black Soldiers in the American Revolution
Episode 433: Ronald Angelo Johnson, Entangled Revolutions: Haiti, France, and the American War for Independence
Episode 432: John Ferling, How France and Spain Helped Win the American Revolution
Episode 431: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense at 250: The Pamphlet That Sparked a Revolution
Beyond the Commonwealth
Providence Welcomes Conference Attendees to PVDFest 2026
Small Museums at the 2026 AASLH/NCPH Joint Conference
Step into the Story of Ambition, Resilience, and Revolution at the Museum of Work & Culture
2026 Conference Fellowship and Scholarship Winners
Episode 447: The Other Committee Members: Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and the Declaration of Independence
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...
In Focus: Manos Unidas Multicultural Education Cooperative
This grantee profile is part of our EMS assessment report, “Our Stories, Our Commonwealth.” Read the executive summary or the full report for more information about Expand Massachusetts Stories. You can also visit our web page highlighting key information from our...
Step into the Story of Ambition, Resilience, and Revolution at the Museum of Work & Culture
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2026 Conference Fellowship and Scholarship Winners
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Arts & Business Insights: Julie Emiliani
07.22.2026 Dawn Heinen, Digital Communications Manager Advancement | Creative Entrepreneurialism Artist and business owner Julia Emiliani on shaping meaningful local collaborations Julia Emiliani. Photo: Carlie Febo. Creative entrepreneurs – artists, designers,...
Episode 447: The Other Committee Members: Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and the Declaration of Independence
Episode 447: The Other Committee Members: Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and the Declaration of Independence - Ben Franklin's World https://traffic.libsyn.com/benfranklinsworld/447_Other_Committee_Members.mp3Five men served on the Continental Congress’s Declaration...
Watch: “Here to Stay,” a short film about Queer History Boston
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,...