Long before the city’s West End became synonymous with destruction and displacement because of urban renewal efforts in the 1950s, the neighborhood was an epicenter of Black life in Boston and home to the country’s oldest standing Black church and the oldest public school for Black children.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA – The West End Museum, in collaboration with Crescendo Productions, presents an unforgettable musical experience.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA – Intellectuals, abolitionists, suffragists, artists, authors, and athletes – the women of Boston’s West End played an important role in shaping the history of their neighborhood, Boston, and the world.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over the course of four centuries, a chain of development efforts in Boston’s West End dramatically altered its physical environment and the lives of the people within its borders.
Join the West End Museum for an author talk with Dan Dain as he walks us through his new book, “A History of Boston” on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. at The Hub on Causeway Community Room at 52 Causeway St.
A Message from the Executive Director Hello Friends of the WEM – Thank you so much for continuing to be engaged with the Museum this year. Despite being closed, this has been a very good year for the Museum, very much because of the support of people like you, who read Weeklies, attended events, and donated to ensure that the West End’s story can continue to be told.
Upcoming Events Sponsored by West End Museum.
The West End Museum (WEM) celebrated Richie Harnett, Cathleen Griffin, and the late Claudia and Stephen Edgell for their significant impact in the community during West End Heritage Honoree Night on December 8.
What do Claude Debussy, Abraham Lincoln, and Oscar Wilde have in common? They are engaging visitors at museums and cultural sites across New England—and you might be surprised to know that these iconic historic figures are doing it right on mission.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2023 Boston, MA – Join the West End Museum and the Afrimerican Academy on February 17th for a walking tour and lecture on African American history in the West End neighborhood.