Events
The MHS offers an engaging roster of programming to foster historical knowledge and we welcome everyone to attend, question, and contribute. We provide a forum for debate; host a variety of events that delve into the complexities of history; and encourage people to share their observations, interpretations, and ideas.
We are pleased to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Health Connector, and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program by extending discounts to EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders. Cardholders are eligible for free or discounted entry at our public program events, including both virtual and in-person programs. There are no restrictions on the number of times an individual can present a card for admission and no restrictions on the number of tickets held per event (except for fundraising and cultivation events). See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Upcoming Events
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Fri, December 01, 2023, -
The MHS library is closed Friday, December 1. The galleries are open.
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Fri, December 01, 2023, -
This conference, hosted by the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society and the Massachusetts Historical Society, is part of…
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Sat, December 02, 2023, -
The MHS library is closed Saturday, December 2. The galleries are open.
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Sat, December 02, 2023, -
This conference, hosted by the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society and the Massachusetts Historical Society, is part of…
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Mon, December 04, 2023, -
This is a virtual event.
In A Constitutional Culture, Adrian Chastain Weimer uncovers the story of how,…
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Wed, December 06, 2023, -
This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception will begin at 4:30 pm.
This paper explores the lives of working actresses and theatre managers in Boston through the early republic, contextualizing their places in the developing cultural…
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Wed, December 13, 2023, -
MHS Members and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, spotlight talks, and seasonal entertainment.
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Fri, December 22, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Sat, December 23, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Mon, December 25, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Tue, December 26, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Wed, December 27, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Thu, December 28, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Fri, December 29, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Sat, December 30, 2023, -
The MHS is closed Friday, 22 December through Monday, 1 January.
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Tue, January 16, 2024, -
This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception will begin at 4:30 PM.
This panel examines the role of the environment in the United States during the early twentieth century and its relationship to colonialism. As a…
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Tue, January 23, 2024, -
This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception will begin at 4:30 PM.
This paper looks at prostitution in the semi-private spaces of the tenements of New York in the early 20th century and how prostitutes engaged in and shaped the consumer…
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Wed, January 24, 2024, -
This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin at 6:00…
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Tue, January 30, 2024, -
This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception will begin at 4:30 PM.
This paper explores the deportation of American citizens to the United States during the interwar period and argues the need for a more multi-directional approach to…
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Tue, February 06, 2024, -
This is an online event.
This panel highlights social institutions in eighteenth century New England. Nicole Breault’s research centers on Bostonian watchmen who walked the streets at night to monitor for signs of fire, distress, and…
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Thu, February 08, 2024, -
This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception will begin at 4:30 PM.
For over a century, elite Bostonians attempted to keep “pernicious and dangerous” contraceptive knowledge from poor and working-class citizens. During the Great…
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Thu, February 15, 2024, -
This is a virtual program.
While it's widely known in America that George and Martha Washington never…
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Mon, February 19, 2024, -
This teacher workshop is offered for Grade 3-12 school teachers with a focus on Grade 5, and covers content relevant to Grade 5 Investigating History, Early US, 19th Century, and African American History. This is a virtual two-day event, on Monday,…
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The MHS hosts events throughout the year to thank our various donor groups. Members receive special invitations to exclusive events.
The MHS keeps abreast of emerging trends in American history. Throughout the year, we host authors to speak on a variety of topics related to American and Massachusetts history. (Past event recordings available.)
The MHS offers a range of programs including lectures, panel discussions, gallery tours, and special events led by notable speakers, public figures, and scholars.
The MHS organizes seven seminar series that bring together a diverse group of scholars and members of the public to workshop a pre-circulated academic paper.
The MHS offers more than two dozen brown-bag lunch programs each year. These programs are free of charge and open to all.
The MHS develops and implements educator workshops on a variety of American history topics.