Tag: history
Boston Swan Boats Kick Off The 2010 Season
This past weekend the Swan Boats opened up their 2010 season. Though Saturday was not that warm or sunny it brings us ever closer to the warmer weather. If you are from the Boston area the odds are high that you have been on the Swan Boat ride. I remember being taken their on some […]
Tom Hanks Visits Boston’s JFK Library
Tom Hanks premiered his latest documentary type film on World War II at the JFK Library in Dorchester. Tom Hanks mentioned in one of the interviews that I saw that one of the reasons they chose the premiere of his latest HBO miniseries “The Pacific” was John F. Kennedy’s war experience. The premiere brought out […]
It’s Just Politics
Last week, the Senate opened without its Lion, Senator Edward M. Kennedy. In his honor, they draped his seat in black velvet. This serves as a reminder of the all important question–what will happen to Ted’s seat? It’s fate potentially rests in the hands of the Massachusetts legislature. In 2004, the Massachusetts legislature changed the […]
Not a Typical Day at Work: My Experience at the State House the Day Ted Kennedy Died
7:40AM – After waking up only a half hour earlier, I received a text message (in true contemporary fashion) reading, “Did you hear about Ted Kennedy?” I promptly turned on the computer and TV in order to find out what happened. Although I knew once I read the message that Ted Kennedy had died, these […]
The Tale of The Trail
Millions walk Boston’s famous Freedom Trail every year without knowing the story behind the red line. It all started with a journalist who just wanted to make it easier for people to visit the historic sites the city offers. This truly shows the power of one idea! The journalist, Bill Schofield, realized that if he […]
Beyond the Hooker
Beneath the gold dome atop Beacon Hill, past and present live together in the same house—the Massachusetts State House. Similar to a museum, it houses famous paintings and sculptures. As the seat of government for the Commonwealth since its construction in 1798, this historic building holds even more significance. Like any other place of government, […]
Top Nine Boston Firsts
The City of Boston has an immensely rich history, as it should being one of the first cities in the USA. Right from the start Bostonians began innovating and introducing new concepts to the United States and the world. The list of things Boston did first is extensive. Here’s a list of the top nine […]
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