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 […]
Recap: Rally Point exhibit
Old North’s second exhibit on site, Rally Point: Bravery + Action, featured contemporary photographs exploring the concepts of bravery, teamwork, and duty. We showcased seven artists who submitted work in response to a national call for art. Five of the artists live within the Boston metro area (two within the North End itself!), and the […]
How We Live: Community Through Housing | Full Panel Video
On August 21st, we hosted a panel discussion in partnership with Historic Boston Incorporated on Boston housing. With panelists from a variety of backgrounds, How We Live took a deeper dive into the impact housing has on our communities and vice versa, and explored creative housing approaches that help in fostering connection and vibrancy between […]
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