Nobodies really sure whats being portrayed in the first floor window of the Old State House in James B. Marston’s 1801 painting of State Street in Boston. Is it an alien? A demon? A ghost? Or maybe theres a more practical explanation.
The Alien in the Window: A 19th Century Mystery Read More »
Despite there not being many points of reference or archival records on this topic, there are second-hand accounts of the Black community at Old South Meeting House through its pastors, white congregants, and the poetry of Phillis Wheatley.
The History of Black Congregants at the Old South Meeting House — Part Two Read More »
Despite there not being many points of reference or archival records on this topic, there are second-hand accounts of the Black community at Old South Meeting House through its pastors, white congregants, and the poetry of Phillis Wheatley.
The History of Black Congregants at the Old South Meeting House — Part One Read More »
What happens when a sports team plays an active role in shaping how they’re memorialized?
There’s a surprising connection between Massachusetts’ history and the world’s most popular sport.
Find out how colonial Massachusetts towns tried (or didn’t) to take care of their citizens with mental illness
How to Solve a Problem Like Samuel: Colonial Provisions for the Mentally Ill Read More »
In an exclusive interview with Lou Rocco, the Director of Museum Operations & Experience, find out what his job entails, and what advice he has for those who might be interested in the field.
An Interview with the Director of Museum Operations & Experience at Revolutionary Spaces Read More »
Find out how people in seventeenth and eighteenth century Massachusetts recorded, understood and explained mental illness.
How was Mental Illness Viewed in Colonial Massachusetts? Read More »
Learn about historic patriot James Otis, Jr’s battle with mental health and about his final years living in Andover, Massachusetts.
Learn how historians, preservationists, and historical craftspeople restored a historic room in need of a face-lift in time for America 250.
Historic Precision: Revitalizing the Old State House Council Chamber Read More »