The Last School StandingBy Marshall Hook While about a dozen original West End buildings remain in the West End Project Area, the one at 26 Blossom Street stands as the only surviving school building to have served the children of the neighborhood. The Winchell School’s construction began in 1884 and was completed the next year.…
Behind the Scenes at the MuseumBy Sue Minichiello At the Museum, we refuse to let the pandemic keep us down! We’ve been focusing on projects with long-term impact. From renovations to demographic research to a website overhaul — we’ve got some big news to share and opportunities for you to be part of the action.…
2020 End-of-Year NewsletterBehind the Scenes at the Museum By Sue Minichiello At the Museum, we refuse to let the pandemic keep us down! We’ve been focusing on projects with long-term impact. From renovations to demographic research to a website overhaul — we’ve got some big news to share and opportunities for you to be part…
West End Museum Announces Reopening to the Public Boston, MA—The West End Museum is pleased to announce its doors will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 29 after four-and-a-half months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Museum will be open for its regular pre-pandemic hours, although at reduced capacity per city and…
The Museum is Reopening July 29th I am so pleased to announce that The West End Museum is once again welcoming visitors as of July 29th. We will be open for our regular pre-pandemic hours, although at reduced capacity per city and state directives: Tuesday-Friday, 12-5PM; Saturday, 11AM-4PM; Closed Sunday and Monday. As always, admission…
Summer 2020 NewsletterAn Important Message from Museum Director Sebastian Belfanti After months of social distance and loss, the past several weeks have been particularly difficult. We have been forced to reflect on the painful history of racism and segregation that led to George Floyd’s death, among many others. We at the Museum mourn the senseless…
State of Affairs: Reopening & FundingBy Sue Minichiello With an eye on the future, Museum Director Sebastian Belfanti began working on a detailed reopening plan in April and received board approval of the plan in early May. Also in April, to help offset revenue losses under the mandated closure, Belfanti proactively launched the West End Museum…
Museum Perseveres Despite Mandated ClosurePrepared by Sue Minichiello Being closed under COVID-19 restrictions has been challenging for The West End Museum, as it has for many nonprofit institutions, particularly smaller ones that depend on foot traffic and visitor donations. Even so, the future looks bright for “Boston’s Neighborhood Museum.” It has a number of vital…
Meet the New Board Members: Andy Matteis & Amanda ValentaBy Hayley Domin Even under mandatory closure, the work of the Museum never stopped, including assembling its current Board of Directors. This year, two new members joined the ranks: Andy Matteis and Amanda Valenta. Each of them brings a passion for nonprofits and professional backgrounds that…
West End Museum Perseveres Despite Mandated Closure; Readies for ReopeningBeacon Hill Times This period of closure under COVID-19 restrictions has been challenging for The West End Museum, as it has for many nonprofit institutions, particularly smaller ones that depend on visitor donations. Even so, the future looks bright for “Boston’s Neighborhood Museum.” It has a number…