In 1716, America built its first lighthouse, Boston Light, on Little Brewster Island. Along with illuminating the way, the lighthouse …
Local History
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Boston Latin School has lots to boast about. Not only is it the oldest school in the U.S., but five …
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Follow the historic streets of Boston to some of the oldest taverns in the city.
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What began as a fundraiser for a local track team has grown into a national treasure. The Falmouth Road Race …
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Last week carried a very important day for the American-Israeli relationship, as America officially moved its embassy to Jerusalem. No …
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Fifty years ago, one Bostonian was involved in a scandal that rocked the Kentucky Derby. Peter Fuller, a local boxer …
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Mary Mahoney was born in Boston, MA, and she became the first black registered nurse to be professionally trained in …
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February is Black History Month and a good time to head into Boston to learn something new and see some …
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With the Old Breed is a firsthand account of the fighting in the Pacific during WWII, written by E.B. Sledge, …
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Established in 1634, Boston Common is America’s oldest public park. Now a popular place for public gatherings, relaxation and fun …
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Boston’s rich history touches every corner of the city, and Faneuil Hall is no exception. Built in 1741 by a …
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The Massachusetts State House was built in 1798 by Charles Bulfinch on the site of John Hancock’s cow pasture. One …
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Plymouth Quarries was incorporated in 1915 in Hingham, Massachusetts, when multiple companies merged. They had been quarrying on the property …
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I wish it wasn’t necessary to set the record straight about Black History Month. For years, our history was buried …