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37º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 4:28 p.m.
 

⚓ Sail through this waterfront history

Sail through the Fan Pier history
The Boston Harbor from the Fan Pier on a sunny day.
Take a walk along the Boston Harbor and learn about the history of the area. | Photo via @greeneyedmonstah
As we prepare for warmer days ahead and more time along Boston’s waterfront, we’re going to sail through the history of Fan Pier.

This area is the main entry point to the Fort Point Channel, the maritime space connecting South Boston to downtown Boston + feeding into the Boston Harbor. The channel is 23-ft deep and 175-ft wide, and it played a critical role in the expansion of Boston’s development.

Boston merchants made the big bucks through foreign trade, as ships sailed around the world at the end of the 1700s.

It wasn’t just the business that was boomin’. The city’s population also increased with immigrants finding jobs at the docks, rail yards, and factories.

Here are three events that impacted the Fan Pier we know today:

The Boston Wharf Company was founded in 1836, and like much of the city’s land during that time, parts of the shoreline needed to be filled in so wharves + warehouses could be built. After the Great Boston Fire of 1872, debris from the city were also used as fill in for the pier.

Boston’s fishing industry also reeled in major success in the 1860s when a new method to pack fish on ice was introduced and increased the demand for the Boston fishing businesses.

In the 1860s, the New York and Boston Railroad Company merged into the Boston, Hartford, and Erie Railroad Company. That rail line passed over the marshland that would later become Fan Pier. Later, when the port’s imports began to outgrow the existing wharves, the rail companies expanded operations and filled in the waterfront areas of South and East Boston.

Today, Bostonians can stroll the Harborwalk and learn more about the history of the area from the historical markers along the waterfront.
 
Events
Friday, April 28
  • Art in Bloom | Friday, Apr. 28-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston | Free with admission | Explore the MFA galleries with 45 interpretive floral arrangements designed by professional floral designers and volunteers.
  • Red Bull Dance Your Style Boston | Friday, Apr. 28 | 6-10 p.m. | City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston | Free | Watch the best freestylers show off skill, creativity, and musicality on the battle floor for the chance to advance to the USA National Finals.
Saturday, April 29
  • 2nd Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival | Saturday, Apr. 29-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $10 | Sample some of the best artisan hot sauce makers in the Northeast, sip spicy cocktails, and see who will win the “Wicked Pissah” Boston Spice Award.
  • World Tai Chi Day | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 10-11 a.m. | Rose Kennedy Greenway, Atlantic Avenue, Boston | Free | Join the students and teachers of Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi to celebrate the day with demonstrations of tai chi, kung fu, and pakua.
Sunday, April 30
  • Harpoon x Knitly Beginner Knitting Class | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 12-2 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | $65 | Tickets to this beginner class include knitting supplies, guided instructions, and one beer.
  • Acoustic Tandem | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Cisco Brewers Seaport, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Price of purchase | Head to the Seaport for a beer or two with live music from Acoustic Tandem.
  • An Evening in Ghana | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St., Boston | $10-$15 | This immersive event includes a multimedia presentation, samples of Ghanaian food, a photo exhibit, and live music from the West African drumming group “The Akwaaba Ensemble.”
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  1. At the top of all of our articles, there are buttons to easily share stories, and we’ve recently added a button to share on Nextdoor.
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News Notes
Playoffs
  • The Celtics won Game Six last night against the Atlanta Hawks, 128-120. The C’s will advance to the next round of the NBA playoffs in a best-of-seven series against the Sixers, beginning on Monday, May 1.
Open
  • A new cocktail bar is now open on the second floor of Bow Market in Somerville. Stop by Nook Wednesdays-Sundays to try the creative themed cocktail menus like “Life on the Ranch,” “Visiting Grandmas,” or “After School Snacks.”
Civic
  • The City of Boston Election Department will hold a Special State Primary Election to fill the vacancies in the 9th and 10th Suffolk Representative Districts on Tuesday, May 2. Polling locations open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Find your nearest polling location.
Announced
  • Red Bull’s Cliff Diving World Series will return to Boston to kick off the seven-stop series on Saturday, June 3. The extreme sporting event will showcase 12 men and 12 women diving into the Boston Harbor from heights ranging from 65 ft to 92 ft.
Sports
  • The Patriots selected cornerback Christian Gonzalez from Oregon with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Patriots traded the No. 14 pick to the Steelers for this pick and a fourth round selection. (Boston.com)
Active
  • Assembly Row will host Volo Sports recreation leagues on updated courts with a new Downeast Cider pop-up later this spring. The Park at Assembly Row will include four beach volleyball courts + 12 new pickleball courts. Registration for all May leagues closes on Wednesday, May 3.
Edu
  • BPS officials shared the proposal to combine four small elementary schools as part of the Mayor’s Green New Deal. The first round of proposed mergers for two schools in Dorchester and two schools in Roslindale requires school committee approval — a vote is expected next month. (WBUR)
Arts
  • Head out to Western Mass this weekend to check out the annual Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail, one of two pottery trails in the area. The two-day event includes eight stops featuring 27 artisans across Shelburne Falls, Northampton, Greenfield, and Hadley. All studios are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Boston Globe)
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Drink
  • Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.
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🧩 It’s puzzle time

ICYMI: April Crossword Puzzle
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April was bloomin’ with news and events in Boston. | Photo via @berkie382
April showers didn’t dampen the exciting news and events across our city. We were able to share so many things this month, from the history of the Boston Marathon and cheering on the runners on Marathon Monday to breaking down the the city’s proposed budget.

As we prepare to welcome May, we’re testing your knowledge on what we covered over the last 30 days in our newsletter and on our social channels.

Ready to take on the challenge? Complete our April crossword puzzle at the link below.
First clue here
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Has the trending “If I were a fish” song been playing on repeat in your head too? Well we can thank two Berklee College grads for this catchy song.

It all started earlier this month when the TikTok duo posted a video of the acoustic song, which tackles the topic of negative people on the internet with an uplifting message. Give it a listen and feel free to sing along.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Shop our Mother’s Day gift guide and plan to visit a bookstore or two for Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday.
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