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 |
Marilyn Yalom
Special Lecture
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15 May 2008,
Thursday
, 6:00 PM
This event will take place at the Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston.
Annual Meeting
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21 May 2008,
Wednesday
, 5:00 PM
Annual business meeting and reception.
Dana Cooper, Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX
Brown-Bag
308
4 June 2008,
Wednesday
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
"Our American Cousin: Mary Endicott Chamberlain"
Complete Calendar...
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This Week in Massachusetts History |
16 May 1804
Educator and author Elizabeth Palmer Peabody born (Billerica)
18 May 1631
First election day held in Boston.
21 May 1894
Cornerstone laid of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, founded by Mary Baker Eddy (Boston)
22 May 1856
Charles Sumner assaulted by Preston Brooks
23 May 1810
Author and transcendentalist Margaret Fuller born (Cambridgeport)
25 May 1803
Essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson born (Boston)
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