Rev250 resource of the day — Six institutions in and around Boston have created the Declarations Trail, displaying a dozen rare copies of the Declaration of Independence printed at different times for different audiences: declarationstrail.org/
Rev250 resource of the day — The National Parks of Boston host a remembrance ceremony at the restored Dorchester Heights Monument with 2,000 luminaria, Friday, March 13, 6–8pm: nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-…
Rev250 resource of the day — Visit Dorchester Heights, where the monument has reopened for climbing, on Saturday, March 14, 11–2. The end of the siege of Boston will be commemorated with artillery demonstrations: nps.gov/articles/000/evacuat…
Rev250 resource of the day — Col. Henry Knox’s artillery train reaches Cambridge on Saturday, February 28. Procession from common 1pm, program inside the library at 2pm, outdoor photo ops of horse teams till 4pm: cambridgema.gov/Departments/…
Mass. officials and civic leaders, criticizing what they called the Trump administration’s efforts to “whitewash” the stories the nation tells about itself, celebrated Boston’s African American history with a walking tour of the city’s iconic sites. trib.al/YR8RO6Z
Rev250 resource of the day — The Abigail Adams Birthplace in Weymouth offers its first guided tours of the season on Sunday, May 18, starting each half hour from 1pm to 230pm, $10: abigailadamsbirthplace.org/e…
We received a very informal email from a student in Texas asking us if we could do his homework for him. He opened with "Whats cookin good lookin," and signed off with "thanks pookie."
Our Director of Strategy crafted the perfect response.
ALT Whats cookin good lookin we are doing a project in history so can you write a 3 page research paper on the significance of the old north church to the early american colonization and the revolution :P
thanks pookie
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What's cracking, my dude? Thanks for hitting us up with your history project request. While we totally dig the enthusiasm and the, ahem, unique way you phrased things, we're more of a "provide accurate historical info" kinda joint than a "write your whole dang paper for ya" type of place.
That being said, if you've got specific questions about the Old North Church and its revolutionary vibes, we're down to spill the tea. We can also point you to some legit resources, maybe even our Wikipedia page if you're feeling adventurous.
And hey, as a heads up, we appreciate the nicknames, but we're more of a "Ms." or "Mr." kind of crowd.
Catch you on the flip side,
Catherine
We’re thrilled to share that Old North Illuminated has been selected to receive a 2024 Leadership in History Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History (@AASLH)!
Kindergartners are missing a worrying amount of school days. This one district's surprisingly effective fix involves...singing: wgbh.org/news/national/2024-…
🏫 This fall, HMS is moving to Charlestown! Join us in honoring our history with a farewell ceremony for the building we've called home for the past 49 years. We hope to see HMS community members, alumni, and former staff there! 🎉 Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/hmsallston.
"Thanks to @MayorWu's leadership and our invaluable partners across the city, our young people and their families can now experience a whole world of knowledge, art, science, and history that was inaccessible to them previously."
"Education doesn't start and end when a student is inside the classroom. Through this opportunity, we're unlocking countless opportunities to learn and explore beyond the classrooms.
Introducing: #BPSSundays! In this historic partnership between @MayorWu, @ArtsinBoston, and @BostonSchools, the BPS community can visit some amazing cultural institutions free of charge on the first and second Sundays of each month!
Learn more:
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ALT BPS Sundays provides Boston Public Schools (BPS) students and families with free admission to 6 cultural institutions (Museum of Science, Franklin Park Zoo, New England Aquarium, Boston Children’s Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Fine Art Boston) on the first and second Sundays of each month through August 2024.
Where did the so-called “pride” flag come from anyway? Here are a few facts about this colorful, often-changing symbol. #SmithsonianPridebit.ly/4bJqGxB