MHS News: After 47 years of service to the MHS, Chief Historian Peter Drummey has announced his retirement starting Nov. 15. At that time, Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai, the Society’s director of research, will assume the role of Peter Drummey Chief Historian. www.masshist.org/press/PeterD...

In a new bonus episode of The Object of History podcast, we learn more about the history of Mount Auburn Cemetery by speaking with Meg Winslow, Senior Curator of Historical Collections & Archives. Listen on your favorite streaming platform or on our website: www.masshist.org/podcast/seas...

On the new episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Manisha Sinha discusses her latest publication, "The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920." Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

Join us on September 18 from 6-7 PM for a conversation that uncovers lesser-known histories of Boston’s Latine community! How have women continued to share Latine culture with new generations and the community at large in Boston? Register here: www.masshist.org/events/from-...

Graduate students & faculty: Join us on September 17 for our Graduate Student Reception! Enjoy free refreshments and learn about the resources we offer to support your scholarship, from research fellowships to our seminars. Virtual attendees also welcome. Register: www.masshist.org/events/gradu...

“Hamilton: An American Musical” is coming to theaters today! To celebrate, we brought out some Hamilton objects from our collection for a short feature on @wbznewsradio.bsky.social. Listen here: wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/fans...

On the new episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Cornelia H. Dayton discusses her research into the life of John Peters, the husband of acclaimed poet Phillis Wheatley. Listen on podcast streaming services or on the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

Curious about female perspectives on the American Revolution? Our collection of letters between Hannah Winthrop and Mercy Otis Warren is an excellent resource! Spanning 30 years of friendship, their intimate correspondence provides a remarkable window into the past. www.masshist.org/features/war...

On the new episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Elliot Warren discusses his research on the influence of local governments on the understanding of republicanism and capitalism in the late 18th century. Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

In a new bonus episode of "The Object of History" podcast, we’ll dive deeper into the history of Boston's Back Bay and take a walking tour of the neighborhood. Listen on your favorite streaming platform or on our website: www.masshist.org/.../season-4...

Looking for a real-life historical romance? During the Siege of Boston, a daughter in a loyalist family maintained a secret correspondence with the legal officer of George Washington. Our blog shares more about these letters between Delia Jarvis and William Tudor: www.masshist.org/beehiveblog/...

In 2009 we started posting entries from John Quincy Adams's line-a-day diary on Twitter. 16 years later, we haven't missed a day! Now we want to know: would you like to see JQA on Bluesky too? Take our poll below! Read more about this remarkable diary & August 1825: www.masshist.org/object-of-th...

On the latest episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Adam Laats discusses the complicated history of the American public school system and what it can tell us about the state of public education today. Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

‪On the latest episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Andy Colpitts tells us about Old Home Days, an ongoing festival tradition in New England established at the turn of the 20th century. Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

Join us on July 23 as Zara Anishanslin (@DrZara) speaks about her new book, “Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists who Championed the Revolution," which charts the intertwined lives of three artists who dared to defy the British monarchy. Register here: www.masshist.org/events/the-p...

On the latest episode of the Object of History podcast, we take a tour of the MHS plot at the Fenway Victory Gardens, the oldest continuously operating victory gardens in their original location in the United States. Listen now: www.masshist.org/podcast/seas...

On the latest episode of the Object of History podcast, we visit Boston’s Museum of African American History to learn about the imposing stone used by William Lloyd Garrison to create the abolitionist newspaper, "The Liberator." Listen now: www.masshist.org/podcast/seas...

On the latest episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Emily Whitted discusses the practice of mending and repair work on various textiles throughout 18th century America. Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

On the latest episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Jacqueline Musacchio discusses her latest publication on a community of female artists living in 19th century Italy, notably Francesca Alexander. Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

Calling all K-12 educators! The Massachusetts Historical Society and the Concord Museum are offering a teacher workshop July 22 & 23: “Whose Revolution? Multiple Narratives of the American Revolution and its Legacies in Massachusetts.” More information: www.masshist.org/events/whose...

Join us for "Revolutionary Kinship: Sustaining Family Through Wartime Divisions" to explore the many meanings of family during the American Revolution. Featuring a panel discussion between @kawulf.bsky.social and Jaimie Crumley, moderated by Lisa Wilson. Register: www.masshist.org/events/Revol...

Applications are due June 30 for the Early Career Scholars Committee & Mentorship Program of the Massachusetts Historical Society. The committee is entirely virtual, and cohort members can be based anywhere! Click here to learn more and apply: masshistfellowships.slideroom.com#/login/progr...

On the latest episode of "Historians & Their Histories," Wulfstan Scouller tells us about his research on the economic and social history of King Philip's War. Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

On the latest episode of “Historians & Their Histories,” Ariel Silver tells us about female transcendental thought and its influence on other social movements of the 19th century. Listen on podcast streaming services or the MHS website: www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

The MHS is looking for remote volunteers to help with our crowdsourcing activity! As a transcriber, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the words of historical figures. Visit the MHS Digital Volunteers website to get started: www.masshist.org/mymhs/

K-12 educators: our AAPI History Resource Packet helps bring primary sources and stories from Asian American and Pacific Islander communities into your classrooms. Find it here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

On this new episode of The Object of History podcast, we visit the Massachusetts Audubon Society (@massaudubon.org). We learn about Mass Audubon’s origins, how its goals have changed over time, and explore some of the Society's objects. Listen now: www.masshist.org/podcast/seas...

Join us on May 19 as historian Ashli White makes surprising connections between French objects and their influence on political movements throughout the revolutionary Atlantic World, including mementos from Lafayette’s 1824-1825 American tour. Register: www.masshist.org/events/fiori...

Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, Historians & Their Histories. This episode features Italian Renaissance scholar, @brianmaxson.bsky.social. Find out what brought him to the MHS & learn about his work. <https://www.masshist.org/podcast/hath-episode-9-Maxson>

Remember to sign up for this program next week. In-person reception commences at 4:30 p.m. (EDT). Part of our #Biography Series & #AAPIHeritageMonth programming.

Join us at the MHS as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with "Creating Culture in America: AAPI Diaspora Lives." Register and learn more about this event: www.masshist.org/events/AAPI-2025

Join us for our next #Biography Series program featuring @kimlet.bsky.social & @marniemueller.bsky.social. "Breaking Silences: Using Intimate Biography to Uncover the Lives of Thomas Wen Yi Liao & Mary Mon Toy" is a free hybrid seminar on Thur, 15 May. www.masshist.org/events/break...

The latest episode of our podcast, Historians & Their Histories, features a conversation with @awilks.bsky.social. Learn about her path to becoming an historian of privateering in Early America wherever you get your podcasts. <https://www.masshist.org/podcast/hath-episode-8-Wilks-Lopez>

Deadline approaching to apply to present in next year's seminar series. All you need is a CV and one-page proposal. Apply today!

Our next History of Women, Gender, & Sexuality seminar is on Tue, 29 Apr at 5p (EDT) and features Prof. Jessica Dandona's work on "flap anatomies." @cethompson.bsky.social commenting. Learn more & register for this free seminar here: www.masshist.org/events/book-...

Call for submissions: the MHS annual awards the Peter J. Gomes Memorial Book Prize to the best non-fiction book about Massachusetts history published in the preceding year. This year's deadline is 12 May 2025. Learn more here: www.masshist.org/gomesprize

In the latest episode of our podcast, "The Object of History," we visit the tomb of Isabella Stewart Gardner with the author of her latest biography, Dr. Natalie Dykstra. Listen or download wherever you get your podcasts. www.masshist.org/podcast/seas...

The latest episode of our podcast, "Historians & Their Histories" features the work of historian @jlhill.bsky.social (University of Pittsburgh). Listen & download wherever you usually get your podcasts. www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...

Our next Modern American History seminar on Tue, 22 Apr, at 5p (EDT), features @einavrfox.bsky.social's "Left on Broadway: Pins & Needles and the Cultural Work of Labor Unions." @erikloomis.bsky.social commenting. Free online event. Register here: www.masshist.org/events/pins-...

Reminder: we are accepting applications for ALL our seminar series for the 2025-26 season. If you have an essay or chapter that you would like feedback on, please apply today! More information: www.masshist.org/research/sem...

We have 2 seminars coming up in our #AfricanAmericanHistory Series in 2 weeks: On 15 April @sayburgin.bsky.social presents "Raising Bail, Critiquing the State: SNCC, The Civil Rights Movement and Cash Bail," with comment by @simonbalto.bsky.social. www.masshist.org/events/raisi...

The “1775: Rebels, Rights and Revolution” exhibit is now open! For the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, explore items from the MHS collection that provide insight into key figures and events from the revolution's beginnings in Massachusetts. More info: www.masshist.org/250

The next seminar in our History of Women, Gender, & Sexuality series features @sevenpaperclips.bsky.social's "'The Permanent Prize for Nerve': Examining Women's Postwar Battles with the US Veteran's Bureau." @bethlinker.bsky.social commenting. 3 Apr @ 5p (EDT): www.masshist.org/events/perma...

The next session in our #EarlyAmericanHistory Seminar Series features Arthur George Kamya & Alice King. The panel is titled "Social Reform & Identity Formation in the 17th Century." @acweimer.bsky.social commenting. Register: www.masshist.org/events/socia...

Do you have a chapter or essay that you would like to share with our #EnvironmentalHistory Seminar Series in the 2025-26 season? Submit a proposal (500 wds) and CV (3 pgs) to [email protected] by 1 May to apply. Questions? E-mail or DM. www.masshist.org/seminars/env...

Our library catalog includes 208 books under the subject heading “Books owned by women.” One of them is this Bible that contains two inscriptions by women: “Faith Winslow her Byble 1698” and “Abigail Lewis her Bible 1757.” Explore more in our catalog: www.masshist.org/abigail #WomensHistoryMonth

Our #EarlyAmericanHistory Seminar is now accepting proposals for the 2025-2026 season. Would you like to have an essay or chapter workshopped at a future session? Submit a proposal (500 wds) & CV (3 pgs) to [email protected] by 1 May. Questions? E-mail or DM. www.masshist.org/seminars/pau...

Do you have a chapter or essay that you would like to share with our Modern #AmericanHistory Seminar Series in the 2025-26 season? Submit a proposal (500 wds) and CV (3 pgs) to [email protected] by 1 May to apply. Questions? E-mail or DM. www.masshist.org/seminars/din...

Do you have a chapter or essay that you would like to share with our #DigitalHistory Seminar Series in the 2025-26 season? Submit a proposal (500 wds) and CV (3 pgs) to [email protected] by 1 May to apply. Questions? E-mail or DM. www.masshist.org/seminars/l-d...

The latest episode of *Historians & Their Histories* features special guest host @mkn.bsky.social in conversation w/ @mikevorenberg.bsky.social about his path to becoming an historian and his latest book, *Lincoln's Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War.* www.masshist.org/podcast/hath...