Dr. Steven Pitt, associate professor of History, published a chapter in October in the “Cambridge History of the American ...

Massachusetts is the birthplace of the American Revolution, and if you want to dig into some US history and see some stunning ...

The Boston Public Library houses an extraordinary collection of rare and historic documents, including treasured copies of the Declaration of Independence. Central to this collection are several July ...

Traffic stopped on Tremont Street in downtown Boston early Tuesday morning as a 12-ton historic railcar was lifted over a ...

I step out of the hotel into crisp fall air in the upper 50s. I’m greeted by a city coming alive, with buses and cars ...

On April 19, our country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. As the two towns debate the true birthplace of the Revolutionary War, we might redirect our gaze ...

As the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution unfolds, hundreds of history buffs from around the country will descend on Boston this weekend for a busy, immersive gathering where the present ...

A walking tour of Black historical sites in Boston not only teaches history but also helps preserve it. Local and state leaders in Massachusetts embarked on a walking tour to raise awareness about the ...

On Monday, professional and amateur athletes will race from Hopkinton to Boylston Street for the 129th edition of the historic Boston Marathon. Approximately 30,000 people will cover the 26.2 miles, ...