The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history. It is located at 1154 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts ...

To many, the small, circular symbols project an air of sophistication and class, their delicate, colorful presence conjuring thoughts of royalty and refinement. Even today, they’re sometimes used on ...

Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, the Massachusetts Historical Society is holding an exhibition which will allow visitors to look at historical artifacts from the time — ...

Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society, an independent research library, is an invaluable resource for American history, life, and culture. Its extraordinary collections tell the story ...

Peter Drummey, chief historian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, couldn’t help himself. He had just been presented with a citation from Governor Maura Healey on Wednesday, marking his ...

DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW. 2023 MARKED 250 YEARS SINCE AN ACT THAT CEMENTED BOSTON IN AMERICA’S ORIGIN STORY OVER. THE TIME, THE FALL ON A MILD DECEMBER NIGHT, REENACTORS FLUNG TEA INTO BOSTON HARBOR, ...

Since 1791 the mission of the Massachusetts Historical Society has been to collect, preserve, and communicate historical information to the widest possible audience. The holdings of the Society ...