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The American flag displayed inside the John F. Kennedy Library.
Culture
John F. Kennedy landmarks in Boston
Monday, May 29 is Brookline native John F. Kennedy’s birthday. Ask not what JFK had to do with Boston, but what you can do in Boston for the late president’s birthday.
May 25, 2023 11:27 AM
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Jessica Burton
Boston's 140-ft tall LNG storage tank with a rainbow design
Culture
🌈 All the colors of the Rainbow Swash
Here’s a quick history lesson on the Rainbow Swash, a colorful gas tank design you can spot off route I-93 in Boston.
May 18, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Exterior of oldest house in Boston, the James Blake House
City
Honor Boston’s history during National Preservation Month
Here are three ways to spend National Preservation Month — we’re talking neighborhood walking tours, exploring street name origins, and visiting the oldest house in Boston.
May 4, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Three side by side images of Boston landmarks behind Wes Anderson text
City
Boston or a Wes Anderson movie set?
The social media trend has inspired us to seek out symmetrical, colorful, and quirky spots in our city.
April 28, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The Boston Harbor from the Fan Pier on a sunny day.
Culture
Sail through the Fan Pier history
Learn more about the Fort Point Channel and the history of of the semi-circle area known as Fan Pier.
April 27, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Greenery surrounding a garden in Beacon Hill
History
The hidden gardens of Beacon Hill
Shhh — Here’s a quick history lesson on the secret gardens around this Boston neighborhood.
April 18, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A historic photo of runners in the 1959 Boston Marathon.
History
The history of the Boston Marathon
Look back on the events from the world’s oldest annual marathon.
April 11, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A magnolia tree with white blossoms outside a Boston home.
City
Take a tour of Back Bay’s magnolia trees
Get the most out of spring in Boston with The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s self-guided magnolia tree tour.
April 3, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Walter Baker and Co., Boston's first chocolate factory
History
Boston’s first chocolate factory
March 27, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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History
BOStoday: Two truths and a lie
Can you spot the local lie?
March 24, 2023
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Jessica Burton
BOS-Gardner-Museum-Frame
History
Heist history: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft
Don your detective caps as we take a deep dive into the infamous 1990 art theft. 🔍
March 15, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Boston Tea Party Museum on the Boston Harbor
History
What’s on deck: The Boston Tea Party’s 250th anniversary
Apply to join the new Boston Tea Party descendants program. 🍵
March 13, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A bronze statue at the Irish Famine Memorial.
Culture
Tour the Irish Heritage Trail in Boston
Here are just a few of the 20 sites on this historic walking trail.
March 10, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Trio of sculptures at the Boston Women's Memorial
History
Pay a visit to the Boston Women’s Memorial
What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day?
March 7, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The location of the Boston Massacre outside the Old State House.
City
Boston honors Crispus Attucks with Commemoration Day
Learn more about the first man who died in the Boston Massacre.
March 2, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The George Washington statue in the Boston Public Garden on a snowy day.
History
There’s snow place like Boston
It’s snow secret that New England winters can be pretty cold.
February 28, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Acorn Street in Boston
History
15 historic street names in Boston
In this guide, we’re diving into some of the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
February 21, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The bronze statue of Bill Russell.
History
Watch Netflix’s new documentary — Bill Russell: Legend
Netflix dropped a new documentary about the Celtics legend and civil rights activist.
February 8, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial in Boston
History
Visit these Black history landmarks in Boston
The trail includes 10 places that represent Black life in Boston in the 1800s.
February 3, 2023
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Sara Frazier
The view of Boston City Hall.
City
Brutalist architecture in Boston
Learn about the design of Boston’s City Hall, which was recently dubbed the fourth ugliest building in the US.
January 23, 2023
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Jessica Burton
The Paul Revere statue in front of the Old North Church.
History
Seven facts about Paul Revere
Test your knowledge on the local legend.
January 3, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Highland Park's Fort Hill Tower
City
Boston’s 2022 landmark designations
Here’s a year in review, local landmark style.
December 21, 2022
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Sara Frazier
Exterior of Union Oyster House restaurant in downtown boston
History
The history of Union Oyster House
Explore Boston’s oldest restaurant with us. 🦪
December 21, 2022
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Sara Frazier
Boston Tea Party Museum on the Boston Harbor
History
Boston Tea Party anniversary 🍵
Dec. 16 marks the anniversary of the historic protest that took place in our city.
December 15, 2022
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Sara Frazier
Inside-out globe at the Mapparium
Arts
5 museums for your Boston bucket list
Spend chilly winter days at one of these unique local exhibits.
December 1, 2022
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Mila Raque
Man with yellow glasses standing by a bike
Culture
5 questions with Boston’s “Streetscape Curator”
We’re talking local architecture with Matthew Dickey.
November 29, 2022
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Sara Frazier
View of Boston skyline over the BU bridge
Culture
5 Boston table topics for the holiday season
We’re dishing some niche, local topics for your family gatherings.
November 23, 2022
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Sara Frazier
Orange Line trolley car in Mattapan, MA
Airports and Transportation
Hop on the Mattapan Trolley
Take a scenic train ride through Mattapan and Dorchester. 🚊
November 15, 2022
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Sara Frazier
Up close look at a traditional Indigenous canoe
History
Traditional canoe burning in Charlestown
Learn more about this Indigenous ceremony and see the smoldering canoe — or mishoon — for yourself in the coming days.
November 7, 2022
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Sara Frazier
BOS-Graveyard
Culture
Six historic burying grounds in Boston, MA
It’ll be a haunting good time exploring these historic cemeteries.
October 7, 2022
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Jessica Burton
The Archaeology Program dig in Roxbury.
City
Two digs with the Archaeology Program in Boston, MA
We are digging up the details on these historical excavations.
September 27, 2022
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Jessica Burton
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