Putting History Back on the Map!

Boston, MA
Joined September 2022
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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/
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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-…
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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…
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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/…
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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
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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…
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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.
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A well deserved honor for our neighbors @OldNorth1723 from our colleagues @AASLH! Congratulations!
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)!
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Revolution 250 Podcast - Sarah Johnson's Mount Vernon xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1rmxPMoYL…
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Plaque honoring the transport of artillery to Dorchester Heights —nearly 250 years ago. #History is everywhere.
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Check out DBQ Project's Self-Paced Courses (via secure.smore.com) secure.smore.com/n/bc9xp
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🏫 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.
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Earlier this week @ZinnEdProject hosted a Press Call about the 4th Annual National #TeachTruth Day of Action happening on Sat. June 8th & throughout the month. Read highlights from the remarks & get involved for the #FreedomToLearn 📚zinnedproject.org/news/day-o… #FreedomSummer2024
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"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."
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"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: ow.ly/Q5Hu50Qxn8n
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Thank you for visiting, @MickJagger! We were honored to have you here. We would love to greet you and give you a personal tour next time. Rock on! – at Boston, MA
Some moments in between shows lately.. see you tonight in Orlando!
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Where did the so-called “pride” flag come from anyway? Here are a few facts about this colorful, often-changing symbol. #SmithsonianPride bit.ly/4bJqGxB
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