On Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., The West End Museum, in partnership with Queer History Boston and Crescendo Productions, invites the neighboring communities of Beacon Hill and the West End to a special live musical performance celebrating the legendary Leonard Bernstein.
Queer History Boston’s Common tours have ended for now, but the organization and the West End Museum will screen archival footage of the 1988 Boston Pride March next week.
In June, the West End Museum installed a permanent plaque at the site crediting Holt & Bugbee Co., WMS Brothers, West End Productions, and the museum itself for completing the restoration, according to the West End Museum. The plaque formally links the neighborhood’s commercial past with its modern residential identity.
The project united the Holt & Bugbee Foundation, the West End Museum and preservation supporters who worked through logistical challenges to revive the historic landmark.
The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend- June 25, 2026 Welcome to The Ticket, our guide highlighting the top things to do in and around Boston each weekend, as curated by Globe critics, editors, and writers. … QUEER HISTORY WEST END PRIDE PARTY In celebration of its new queer history exhibit, the West End…
Faded West End ghost sign revived, revealing a piece of Boston history What began as one resident’s curiosity led to the restoration of a historic ghost sign, reconnecting Boston’s West End to its manufacturing past. … The project united the Holt & Bugbee Foundation, the West End Museum and preservation supporters who worked through logistical challenges to…
‘She Was There’: Boston Lyric Opera centers voices of revolutionary Black women Boston Lyric Opera has been honoring the MA250 anniversary with performances that explore the untold voices of the American Revolution. The programming culminates this weekend with “She Was There,” a multimedia event exploring the histories of revolutionary Black women. … This program was created in…
The West End Museum explores the area’s dynamic history, as well. Northern Italians established Sacred Heart Church in 1889 as the city’s second Italian Catholic parish.
Free June events: Pride Month, Father’s Day, and more For many, summer break officially begins this month, but that doesn’t mean you need to break the bank to celebrate. Boston has plenty of free ways to learn, engage, and soak in the sun without a hefty price tag. This June, you can get your heart…
Additionally, the West End Museum will receive $50,000 to support its programs, operations, and community educational initiatives…