Welcome to the Massachusetts Historical Society
Mission Statement
The Massachusetts Historical Society is an independent research library
that collects, preserves, makes accessible, and communicates manuscripts
and other materials in order to promote the study of the history of
Massachusetts and the nation-a mission it has pursued since 1791.
The Adams Family
The MHS is home to one of the most significant collections of American family papers in existence anywhere.
Learn more about the family of John and Abigail Adams and the many resources available at the MHS.
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Announcements |
 New Publication showcasing Adams-related manuscripts from MHS collections. More...
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Upcoming Events |
Jeffrey Malanson, Boston College
Brown-Bag
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3 September 2008,
Wednesday
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
"Addressing America: Washington's Farewell and the Making of a National Culture, Politics, and Diplomacy, 1796-1850"
Len Travers, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Brown-Bag
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10 September 2008,
Wednesday
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
"Captain Hodges' Last Stand: An Incredibly Obscure Incident from the French and Indian War"
Exhibition
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September 2008 - November 2008
Open 1:00-4:00 PM, Monday - Saturday
Complete Calendar...
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This Week in Massachusetts History |
29 August 1809
Author and physician Oliver Wendell Holmes born (Cambridge)
29 August 1947
Metropolitan Transit Authority created (Boston)
30 August 1786
Construction begun on meeting house at Hancock Shaker Village
31 August 1835
Prompted by rising abolitionist activity, defenders of slavery meet in Boston.
1 September 1897
Subway service opened between Park and Boylston Streets (Boston)
3 September 1898
Subway service opened between Shawmut Avenue Tremont Street to North Station (Boston)
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The Coming of the American Revolution
Founding Families: Adams Papers Digital Edition
