MARBLEHEAD – Archaeologists from the UMass Boston Department of Archeology and the Fiske Center for … [Read more...] about UMass digs up history in Marblehead
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Lynn LGBTQ+ history documentary premieres June 8
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LYNN — “Finding Refuge, Demanding Equality: A Century of LGBTQ+ Lynn,” a documentary film that spans over a … [Read more...] about Lynn LGBTQ+ history documentary premieres June 8
The gardens of Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society, focused on the topic of spring in their … [Read more...] about The gardens of Saugus
Lynn Armory standing guard since 1893
Elizabeth Della Piana
LYNN — Many historical structures loom over the city, from the Fabens Building to High Rock Tower to Saint … [Read more...] about Lynn Armory standing guard since 1893
Saugus looks to spruce up M.E.G. Building
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Sitting at 54-56 Essex St. is a building that harkens back to 1894 when it was known as the … [Read more...] about Saugus looks to spruce up M.E.G. Building
Taking stock of Saugus’ Stocker family
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Having been a settlement since 1629 and becoming its own town in 1815, Saugus is rich with history … [Read more...] about Taking stock of Saugus’ Stocker family
Boston Street paved the road to Lynn growth
Isaac Green
LYNN — Long before the hum of traffic and the shadows of shoe factories marked the street, Boston Street was … [Read more...] about Boston Street paved the road to Lynn growth
Kasabuski legacies live on in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — For the Historical Society's April meeting, Laura Eisener and Bill Stewart spoke on the Revolutionary … [Read more...] about Kasabuski legacies live on in Saugus
Lynn witnessed history through HERstory
Amanda Lurey
LYNN — “HERstory Volume III: Trailblazers and Disruptors” — a photo exhibit honoring 91 trailblazing women who … [Read more...] about Lynn witnessed history through HERstory
Peabody honors its past
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY – To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the opening battles of the American Revolution, Peabody … [Read more...] about Peabody honors its past
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A look at Saugus in the Revolution
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — With the American Revolution hitting the 250th anniversary mark this year, Massachusetts celebrated … [Read more...] about A look at Saugus in the Revolution
April 19, 1775: 250 years ago today
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead’s own were nearly caught by British troops 250 years ago today mere hours before the … [Read more...] about April 19, 1775: 250 years ago today
Iron Works is the wheel deal in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is one of the most scenic parts of town, and one of the … [Read more...] about Iron Works is the wheel deal in Saugus
Marblehead temple hosts ‘Chelsea: The Jewish Years’
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD — Temple Sinai is hosting a free screening of and discussion on “Chelsea: The Jewish Years” April 6 … [Read more...] about Marblehead temple hosts ‘Chelsea: The Jewish Years’
Marblehead proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD — The Select Board on Wednesday unanimously voted to approve a proclamation for April to be Sexual … [Read more...] about Marblehead proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Saugus man who helped purchase Alaska
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — As a town founded in 1815, Saugus is rich in history, home to America's first barber shop, the Saugus … [Read more...] about The Saugus man who helped purchase Alaska
THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF ROUTE 1
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — If you have traveled through the North Shore, chances are you have driven your fair share of miles … [Read more...] about THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF ROUTE 1
Tap into Maple Sugarin’ history at Saugus’ Breakheart
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Breakheart Reservation continued its longstanding tradition of Maple Sugarin' for the 36th year on … [Read more...] about Tap into Maple Sugarin’ history at Saugus’ Breakheart
Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed to speak in Reading
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READING — Holocaust Survivor Helga Melmed will share her powerful story at the Reading High School Auditorium … [Read more...] about Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed to speak in Reading
The dark and strange parallels of history
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT — History moves in weird and fluid ways, like the winding of a long, jagged stream that stretches … [Read more...] about The dark and strange parallels of history