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Bostonian Society

The Bostonian Society’s mission is to strengthen the fabric of civil society by building meaningful connections to Boston and all Bostonians, past, present, and future, through the creative use of public history. Serving a city with a rich historical legacy, The Bostonian Society illuminates all aspects of Boston's history, the contributions of its citizens, and the strength and continuity of its diverse neighborhoods. The Bostonian Society was founded in 1881 to save the Old State House, Boston's oldest public building (1713) and one of the nation's most historic sites, from demolition. Today, the Society utilizes the Old State House Museum, a research library, and a distinguished collection of artifacts, to provide learning opportunities for local citizens and visitors alike that reflect the cultural complexity of our city.break

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  • Boston on Fire

    Tue, Feb 12, 2008
    Paul A. Christian and the members of the Boston Fire Historical Society discuss the history of fire in Boston. Since the massive fire of 1872, which destroyed much of downtown Boston, fire has forever altered the city's appearance, fortunes, and psyche. Stephanie Schorow, author of *Boston on Fire* and *The Coconut Grove Fire*, introduces Paul Christian and the members of the Boston Fire Historical Society who present their new book, *Boston's Fire History Trail*.
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  • Mercy Otis Warren: Muse of the Revolution

    Tue, Jun 17, 2008
    Barbara Delorey, Patrice Hatcher, and Nancy Rubin Stewart enact and describe Mercy Otis Warren's important contributions to the American Revolution. Mercy Otis Warren may not be as well known as her brother, James Otis, or her friends John and Abigail Adams, but she was just as much a patriot as her famous contemporaries. She was also a poet, playwright, scholar, and historian. Truly a woman ahead of her time, Warren is brought to life here by Barbara Delorey and Patrice Hatcher, who portray Warren at different points in time. In addition, Nancy Rubin Stewart, author of Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation, presents her research on this very remarkable woman. "The origin of all power is in the people, and they have an incontestable right to check the creatures of their own creation." -Mercy Otis Warren This lecture is funded by a gift to continue the legacy of the New England Women's Club. The Club was founded in 1868 by a group of Boston women, including Julia Ward Howe. The fund, a gift to The Bostonian Society, provides support for women's history programs.
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