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 |
Serena Zabin, Carleton College
Brown-Bag
326
30 July 2008,
Wednesday
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
"Street Politics of the Boston Massacre"
Timothy Roberts, Bilkent University
Brown-Bag
318
6 August 2008,
Wednesday
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
"The First Americans in the Near East and the Opium Trade"
Ian Aebel, University of New Hampshire
Brown-Bag
327
20 August 2008,
Wednesday
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
"The Origins of American History in the English Atlantic World, c. 1492-1714"
Complete Calendar...
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This Week in Massachusetts History |
21 July 1997
U.S.S. Constitution sails for the first time in 116 years (Boston)
23 or 24 1846
Henry David Thoreau jailed for nonpayment of the poll tax (Concord)
23 July 1869
French Atlantic Cable landed (Duxbury)
25 July 1806
Abolitionist Maria Weston Chapman born (Weymouth)
26 July 1956
Italian liner Andrea Doria sinks off Nantucket
26-29 July 2004
2004 Democratic National Convention is held in Boston
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The Coming of the American Revolution
Founding Families: Adams Papers Digital Edition
