History

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.
Here’s a quick history lesson on the Rainbow Swash, a colorful gas tank design you can spot off route I-93 in Boston.
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.
The social media trend has inspired us to seek out symmetrical, colorful, and quirky spots in our city.
Learn more about the Fort Point Channel and the history of of the semi-circle area known as Fan Pier.
Shhh — Here’s a quick history lesson on the secret gardens around this Boston neighborhood.
Look back on the events from the world’s oldest annual marathon.
Get the most out of spring in Boston with The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s self-guided magnolia tree tour.
Can you spot the local lie?
Don your detective caps as we take a deep dive into the infamous 1990 art theft. 🔍
Apply to join the new Boston Tea Party descendants program. 🍵
Here are just a few of the 20 sites on this historic walking trail.
What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day?
Learn more about the first man who died in the Boston Massacre.
It’s snow secret that New England winters can be pretty cold.
In this guide, we’re diving into some of the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
Netflix dropped a new documentary about the Celtics legend and civil rights activist.
The trail includes 10 places that represent Black life in Boston in the 1800s.
Learn about the design of Boston’s City Hall, which was recently dubbed the fourth ugliest building in the US.
Test your knowledge on the local legend.
Here’s a year in review, local landmark style.
Explore Boston’s oldest restaurant with us. 🦪
Dec. 16 marks the anniversary of the historic protest that took place in our city.
Spend chilly winter days at one of these unique local exhibits.
We’re talking local architecture with Matthew Dickey.
We’re dishing some niche, local topics for your family gatherings.
Take a scenic train ride through Mattapan and Dorchester. 🚊
Learn more about this Indigenous ceremony and see the smoldering canoe — or mishoon — for yourself in the coming days.
It’ll be a haunting good time exploring these historic cemeteries.
We are digging up the details on these historical excavations.
Good news for Boston.
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