You find yourself in Boston in the summer, but you’ve only got one day to soak up as much as you can. How do you get a feel for this historic city in just a day? It won’t be easy. There’s a reason Boston has been called “the hub of the universe.” But here are ...
Boston loves its history, and its reenactments. The Boston Tea Party is no exception. Find out a brief history, the date of the event, the name of the ships involved, as well as information about a local re-enactment. Date This historic event took place on Thursday, December 16, 1773. What Happened? The Boston Tea Party ...
So Sexy So Soon: Influences of the Media on Children Wednesday, February 15 6:30pm-8:30pm Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge 02138 617-349-4409 Parents Free Dr. Diane Levin, Professor of Education at Wheelock College, Boston, and co-author of So Sexy So Soon, will be at the Cambridge Public Library to present a free workshop about the ...
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Patrick Henry argued for liberty or death in Virginia. George Washington crossed the Potomac in…well, wherever the Potomac is. But if you want one location where American Revolutionary History is right there for you to visit, look no further than the “cradle of liberty,” the home of ...
In 1872, a fire destroyed Boston’s commercial district. It raged for nearly a full day and destroyed nearly 1,000 buildings. It is known today as the Great Boston Fire. The Great Boston Fire began in the basement of a warehouse on the corner of Kingston St. and Summer St. in Boston’s commercial district. The warehouse ...