Book Launch & Talk: A People’s History of the New Boston by Jim Vrabel Boston, MA—On September 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., the West End Museum will host the official book launch for A People’s History of the New Boston by Jim Vrabel. The book provides a grassroots perspective on the tumultuous 1960s and…
50 Years Since the British InvasionThe West End Museum Celebrates the Beatles 1964 Boston Visit Boston, MA—September 2014 marks 50 years since The Beatles descended upon Boston during the group’s first US tour. The Fab Four performed their only concert at the Boston Garden as part of the tour, which sparked the British Invasion and…
Pick of the DayBoston Globe If it weren’t for Charles Bulfinch you’d be walking among the cows in Boston Common. During his tenure as police superintendent and chairman of Boston’s Board of Selectmen, Bulfinch transformed the cow pasture into a park. “Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond” covers the architect and urban planner’s life and accomplishments. Pictured (from left):…
June 2014 Newsletter By Sue Minichiello Local historian, community organizer and arts aficionado Duane Lucia has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. In his new role, Lucia will provide greater leadership in addition to his range of experience at the Museum and expertise on West End history and culture.…
Domenic J. F. Russo, 82; was first justice in East Boston courtBoston Globe As he sat in judgment in East Boston District Court, First Justice Domenic J. F. Russo at times leveled a steely gaze at defendants. “When I just look sternly,” he told the Globe in 1997, “I can see how it affects individuals,…
New Exhibit Celebrates Charles Bulfinch Recognizes Influence on Boston Landscape & Role as City’s First Urban Planner Boston, MA—On July 8, the West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit in its Main Exhibit Hall. Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond recalls and celebrates how Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844) shaped Boston’s enduring style and infrastructure as an architect…
The Beatles Invade Boston: 50th Anniversary Celebration September 2014 marks 50 years since The Beatles descended upon Boston during the group’s first US tour. The Fab Four performed their only concert at the Boston Garden as part of the tour, which sparked the British Invasion and Beatlemania, setting fire to a musical love affair that…
Duane Lucia Named West End Museum Board PresidentNorth End Waterfront Local historian, community organizer and arts aficionado Duane Lucia has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. In his new role, Lucia will provide greater leadership in addition to his range of experience at the Museum and expertise on West End history and…
New Exhibit Pays Tribute to Elizabeth Peabody HouseSurveys History & Prominence of one of Boston’s First Settlement Houses Boston, MA—On Tuesday, May 20, The West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit, The Elizabeth Peabody House, in the Members’ Gallery. The exhibit showcases this treasured social service institution of the West End that has served…
Duane Lucia Named West End Museum Board President Boston, MA—Local historian, community organizer and arts aficionado Duane Lucia has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. In his new role, Lucia will provide greater leadership in addition to his range of experience at the Museum and expertise on West End history…