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Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World’s First Personal Advice Column
Episode 409: The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775
Episode 408: Michael Hattem, The Memory of 1776
Episode 407: John A. Ragosta, Patrick Henry: From the American Revolution to Saving the Union
Episode 406: Threads of Power: How Haudenosaunee Women & Fashion Shaped History
Beyond the Commonwealth
Episode 423: Zara Anishanslin, The Forgotten Artists of the American Revolution
Applications Now Open for the 2026 History Leadership Institute Seminar
New Perspectives in Cincinnati
Undaunted Reality: A New Virtual Reality Initiative on the Lewis and Clark Trail
Episode 422: Seth Rockman, Plantation Goods: How Northern Factories Fueled the Plantation Economy
Mass Humanities Awards $600K in “Promises of the Revolution” grants for the 250th
34 nonprofits will explore questions about equality, democracy, immigration, Indigenous sovereignty, and more. As preparations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence continue, residents in Massachusetts are exploring the roots of the Revolution...
Tell AASLH How the Current Environment Is Reshaping Your Work
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Adapting Public Buildings for Creative Uses – Mother Brook
10.31.2025 Jay Paget, Program Director Mass Cultural Facilities Fund Mother Brook Arts & Community Center in Dedham, MA. Since 2006, Mass Cultural Council has been committed to supporting the development of vibrant creative spaces through consultation services and...
Arts & Health NEA Grant to Fund Expansion of Social Prescription in MA
10.29.2025 Erik Holmgren, Manager of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships Advancement | CultureRx | Social Prescription Community dance class led by Sean Bjerke at Cambridge Arts River Festival. Image: Cambridge Arts Council. Mass Cultural Council is proud to be...
LCC Member Nano Interview – Oct
10.28.2025 Dawn Heinen, Digital Communications Manager LCC 45th Anniversary | Local Cultural Council Program 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program, and one way we are honoring this milestone is to hear from the incredible...
4 Cultural Facilities Receive $623,000 in Capital Investments
10.27.2025 Christian Kelly, Public Relations & Events Manager Mass Cultural Facilities Fund | Press Release Fall 2025 Cultural Facilities Fund grant recipients (left to right): Clapp Memorial Library, Greater Boston Stage Company, Friends of the North Leverett...
Card to Culture Shout Out – Oct
10.22.2025 Dawn Heinen, Digital Communications Manager Card to Culture Technocopia makerspace. Mass Cultural Council is proud to partner with the Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)...
Episode 423: Zara Anishanslin, The Forgotten Artists of the American Revolution
https://traffic.libsyn.com/benfranklinsworld/423_Anishanslin_1.mp3 Have you ever noticed how conversations about the American Revolution often center on great battles, founding documents, and famous statesmen? What if, instead, we explored that world through the...
Redesigning the Cultural Districts Initiative
10.20.2025 Carolyn Cole, Special Projects Manager Advancement | Cultural Districts Our cross-sector task force helped us reimagine how this work can preserve, support, and sustain our Commonwealth communities. Open Our Doors event in the Fenway Cultural District....
Applications Now Open for the 2026 History Leadership Institute Seminar
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Testifying to Broaden Cultural Facilities Fund’s Eligibility
10.16.2025 Bethann Steiner, Senior Director of Public Affairs Mass Cultural Facilities Fund The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight holding a public hearing in Room 222 of the State House. Last week Mass Cultural Council testified at the...
Learn About Decarbonizing Your Cultural Facility
10.14.2025 Jay Paget, Program Director Mass Cultural Facilities Fund Register for our webinar on Nov. 6 with New Ecology and Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Lynn Museum & Arts Center Massachusetts has set a target of net‐zero greenhouse gas emissions...
New Perspectives in Cincinnati
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The Stories Behind the Songs: Ken Casey Event Recap
It was an evening for the record books. Nearly 300 people shipped up to Boston on September 25 to show their support for Ken Casey, Dropkick Murphys, and the vibrant storytelling community that is Massachusetts. Songs were sung, stories were told, and solidarity was...
Undaunted Reality: A New Virtual Reality Initiative on the Lewis and Clark Trail
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