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The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia formally severing the 13 colonies’ political ties to Great Britain. Prominent Bostonians John...
The City of Boston Archives is embarking on an exciting shelving improvement project. While these improvements will ultimately allow us to better preserve Boston’s rich history and improve our...
Two hundred fifty years ago, British forces evacuated Boston, ending a months-long siege and marking George Washington’s first victory in the fight for independence.
Have you ever walked by a Hero Square and wondered who it was named for? The City Archives has digitized the documentation for Boston's Hero Squares thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts State...
Two hundred and fifty years ago, on June 17th, the first major battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Bunker Hill, was fought and Founding Father Dr. Joseph Warren was killed.
Two hundred and fifty years ago, on the evening of April 18th, two sons of Boston set off on a ride to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the approach of British troops. Paul Revere...
In 1824, General Lafayette was invited by President James Monroe to return for a grand tour of the United States.
In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some of the first Black members of the Boston City Council.
Among the 50,000 women who registered to vote in Boston in 1920, a large number living in the South End were women of color.
In the 1970s, Boston residents provided oral history interviews as part of the Boston 200 Bicentennial Celebration. We are highlighting these interviews in a blog series this summer!
In January of 1846, the Hayden family moved to Boston. The Haydens became key leaders in Boston's African American and abolitionist communities. Their Beacon Hill Home served as a stop on the...
In January 1870, Boston annexed the Town of Dorchester. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Dorchester joining Boston, we're highlighting some of our favorite Dorchester records!
A 50-foot tall tank ruptured, sending 2.3 million gallons of molasses rushing through the neighborhood.
On this day in 1962, a panel of judges announced the winning design for Boston’s New City Hall.
