Nikki Stewart
@nikkijstewart.bsky.social
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Historic site person. Award-winning apple pie baker. Somewhat salty. Appalachian in Boston.
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Old North
14 days ago
What did music sound like in colonial Boston? Who played it? What sort of instruments were played? Next Wednesday, join musicologist Laura Zoll on Zoom for a fascinating talk about music-making in colonial Boston!
www.eventbrite.com/e/music-maki...
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Having seen The Great Muppet Caper, I'm shocked at how easy it was to steal jewels from The Louvre.
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Liz Covart hosts one of the first and most popular academic history podcasts (Ben Franklin's World) and presented at the first History Camp. You can bet I'll tune in for this talk on early attempts to unify the American colonies, long before 1776.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-first-...
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The First Drafts of the United States: Early Experiments in American Union
Join us on Zoom for a conversation about the forgotten stories of America's "rough drafts": a series of failed experiments with unity.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-first-drafts-of-the-united-states-early-experiments-in-american-union-tickets-1660995525329?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Back in stock!
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Resistance T-Shirt
Show off your rebellious side with a tee that calls back to the event which kicked off the Revolutionary War. On the night of April 18th, 1775 two lanterns were hung in the steeple of the Old North Ch...
https://oldnorthgiftshop.online/products/resistance-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=d387bc766&_ss=r
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Does John Pitcairn's body lie a mouldering in the grave?
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The Ghost of Major John Pitcairn
Join us on Zoom for a conversation with historian J.L. Bell about the death of Major John Pitcairn and the mystery surrounding his burial.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ghost-of-major-john-pitcairn-tickets-1374834038619?aff=oddtdtcreator
6 months ago
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Sitting on the deck drinking wine and imagining my life in the French Resistance.
6 months ago
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WBUR
7 months ago
On this day, 250 years ago, Paul Revere raced through the Massachusetts country side on horseback to warn patriot leaders that British soldiers were on the march. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized the ride, and took some liberties, in a poem that turned the silversmith into a legend.
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Listen, my children, and you shall hear what actually happened with Paul Revere
On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere raced through the Massachusetts country side on horseback to warn patriot leaders that British soldiers were on the march. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized the ri...
https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/04/18/paul-revere-ride-henry-wadsworth-longfellow-poem
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I feel like Vincent Gambini could get Karen Reed a not guilty.
7 months ago
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Who will I see at
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this week? I'm excited to present on theater and public history collaboration with Nicole A. Moore and Patrick Gabridge. Here's a trailer for our project.
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Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play (4/18/2025)
YouTube video by Old North Church & Historic Site
https://youtu.be/a-vPZS_7jRs?si=KyGyTFRORnYsp52U
8 months ago
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Not ashamed to admit I just made a jello salad. Now in pursuit of a mold.
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Our Best Jell-O Mold Recipes
Craving a recipe from your childhood? Step back in time with these vintage Jell-O mold recipes. They're just like the ones mom and grandma used to make!
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/jello-mold-recipes/
8 months ago
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What's your favorite National Park?
9 months ago
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This is what public historians do for fun.
add a skeleton here at some point
9 months ago
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I'd make it, but I think my husband would leave me.
9 months ago
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Celebrate 250 with Ken Burns at Old North Church & Historic Site! Tickets are now available for $40.
www.eventbrite.com/e/lanterns-l...
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Old North
9 months ago
Have you ever traveled to another part of the U.S. and thought, "This feels like an entirely different country"? In his book "American Nations,"
@colinwoodard.bsky.social
argues that North America is actually made up of 11 distinct nations, each with its own unique historical roots.
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My favorite social media accounts right now are Food & Wine and Alt National Park Service. #2025
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Darby Saxbe
9 months ago
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
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Governor Tim Walz
9 months ago
Elon Musk is a terrible president.
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Sharing a recipe.
nowiknow.com/how-dead-rab...
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How Dead Rabbits and Cocaine Saved Thousands of Lives – Now I Know
https://nowiknow.com/how-dead-rabbits-and-cocaine-saved-thousands-of-lives/
10 months ago
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@hubhistory.com
this is good spousal partnership. Like how you react when people tell you my voice is annoying. ❤️😘
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10 months ago
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Chris D. Jackson
10 months ago
🚨BREAKING: @DouglasEmhoff reportedly confronted Bruce Fischer, Sen. Deb Fischer's husband, at the inauguration, saying, “Why would you try to shake my hand when you wouldn’t shake my wife’s hand?” This came after Fischer declined to shake VP Harris's hand but attempted to greet Emhoff. 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
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Old North
10 months ago
Join us on 2/12 for a special book chat with author
@colinwoodard.bsky.social
— live on Zoom! We'll be talking about his book "American Nations," where he argues that North America is actually made up of 11 distinct nations, each with its own historical roots.
www.eventbrite.com/e/book-chat-...
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American Nations takes readers on a journey through the history of our fractured continent, offering a revolutionary and revelatory take on American identity, and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and continue to mold our future.
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Book Chat: American Nations with Colin Woodard
Join us on Zoom for a book chat with Colin Woodard about American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-chat-american-nations-with-colin-woodard-tickets-1144760622839?aff=oddtdtcreator
10 months ago
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Hey, it's me! I loved chatting with
@stabert.bsky.social
about Old North, 250th commemorations, and Sheetz v. Wawa.
@oldnorth1723.bsky.social
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Explain Boston to Me: Old North Church and Paul Revere with Nikki Stewart
In this episode, we’re chatting with Nikki Stewart of Old North Illuminated. She tells us about the history of this Freedom Trail icon, the legend of Paul Revere, and the evolution of Revolutionary-er...
https://bleav.com/shows/explain-boston-to-me/episodes/old-north-church-and-paul-revere-with-nikki-stewart/
10 months ago
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Thoughts and prayers to everyone else on the T tonight.
11 months ago
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Trump Transition Live Updates: Matt Gaetz Ethics Report to Be Released After House Panel’s Secret Vote
11 months ago
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Made it to Friday.
11 months ago
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Joanne Freeman
11 months ago
Tomorrow on my live webcast "History Matters:" Vigilante Violence: Past and Present America has a long history of vigilante violence -- supposedly, for justice. What can it tell us about the response to last week's shooting? Join us. Friday 10AM ET
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Conversations
https://NCHEteach.org/conversations
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Doing some surveying while designing an exhibit focused on childhood in the North End. 😳
11 months ago
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But what sizes were the margins??
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Everything is better when you have a dog.
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Revolution 250
12 months ago
Rev250 resource of the day — Old North Church offers a “Cheeky Cherub” tour in the balcony, where visitors can see the 18th-century paintings of cherubs now being conserved and learn about their meaning in church history. Tickets $10, covering general admission:
www.oldnorth.com/events/
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Historic Site Events | The Old North Church
Join Old North Church & Historic Site for an ongoing exploration of active citizenship through an exciting variety of programs and events.
https://www.oldnorth.com/events/
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Hey it's
@hubhistory.bsky.social
on the Boston Found podcast. For a Boston show, it sure made me want to go to Halifax.
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Boston Found Podcast
Founded four centuries ago, Boston has never settled. Join us as we seek out the real Boston, past and present, through stories that capture a city in motion.
https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG0oLJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXMrZa62H1P04kaqi9fUPQanud9lktvEmQP_sBGz1ZiXjLHPDx1qtrtzmA_aem_mEkj2BmhGYmweaqVEwYEEA
12 months ago
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