Through staff-written articles about the hidden gems of our collection and lesser-known stories of the city’s history, the Boston Reconsidered Blog invites readers to explore the extensive, complicated, and diverse history of Boston. Our blog posts bring our 18th century sites to researchers, students, and everyday historians in an accessible 21st century format.
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Blogs
The Lovett Baseball Scrapbook Part 2: From Scrapbook Page to Mysteriously Changing Boston Monument
What happens when a sports team plays an active role in shaping how they’re memorialized?
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The Lovett Baseball Scrapbook Part 1: A Scrapbook’s Hidden Sporting First? Boston Origins for Football and Soccer
There’s a surprising connection between Massachusetts' history and the world’s most popular sport.
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How to Solve a Problem Like Samuel: Colonial Provisions for the Mentally Ill
Find out how colonial Massachusetts towns tried (or didn’t) to take care of their citizens with mental illness
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An Interview with the Director of Museum Operations & Experience at Revolutionary Spaces
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.
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How was Mental Illness Viewed in Colonial Massachusetts?
Find out how people in seventeenth and eighteenth century Massachusetts recorded, understood and explained mental illness.
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Why did James Otis, Jr. Live in Andover, Massachusetts? Explore the Town Where the Famous Patriot Spent his Last Years
Learn about historic patriot James Otis, Jr's battle with mental health and about his final years living in Andover, Massachusetts.
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