The Old North Foundation (ONF) seeks a dynamic, visionary, and innovative leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Located in Boston’s historic North End, Old North’s mission is to promote the visibility and preservation of the Old North Church’s historical role in the birth of our nation. ONF is a secular non-profit organization that […]
Feature: Old North on Place Based Boston
This month we were grateful to Place Based Boston for asking us to share a reflection on how Jared Hardesty’s recent research findings about a colonial-era smuggling ring, the slave trade, and Old North has impacted our site, how we talk about our history, and how we interact with visitors and the public. Below see […]
Sharing our American Story: Supporting MA Bill S.1813
Last week the Massachusetts Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony in support of MA Bill S. 1813: An Act establishing a commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. As one of the pre-eminent keepers of the American founding story, and an organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and the promotion of […]
Rally Point: Visitor Engagement
Over the summer, our exhibit in Patriots Corner Gallery, Rally Point: Bravery + Action, featured an array of contemporary photographs from seven artists that explored the concepts of bravery, teamwork, and duty. Visitors were encouraged to view the issues presented in a new light, and to explore their own ideas of active citizenship. Patrons also had […]
Panel Discussion: Slavery and Its Legacies at Old North | October 16
Slavery and Its Legacies at Old North: Confronting the Past, Envisioning the Future An inside look into how a historic site comes to terms with information that alters its self-identity, its interpretation, and its public face. Speakers: Jared Hardesty, PhD, Associate Professor of History at Western Washington University; Jonathan Chu, PhD, Professor of History at […]
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