Exhibit: The Elizabeth Peabody House Tuesday, May 20th through Tuesday, September 16th @ The West End Museum (Members Gallery). Opening Reception Tuesday May 20th at 6:30 PM. Free and open to the public. The exhibit surveys the history and prominence of The Elizabeth Peabody House, one of Boston’s first settlement houses. Original schedules and annual…
West End Museum to Host Jazz Week Concert Featuring the John Licata Quartet Boston, MA—The West End Museum is taking part in Greater Boston’s Jazz Week by hosting A Night of Original Compositions by John Licata on Saturday, April 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The John Licata Quartet will feature Licata on trombone, Mark…
West End Museum to Honor Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn at Inaugural Irish Heritage Month Celebration Boston, MA—The West End Museum will host its inaugural Irish Heritage Month celebration on Monday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will include light refreshments. Former Boston Mayor…
March 2014 NewsletterWest End Museum to Honor Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn at Inaugural Irish Heritage Month Celebration By Sue Minichiello The West End Museum will host its inaugural Irish Heritage Month celebration on Monday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Former Boston Mayor Raymond…
New Exhibit Revisits Bygone EraCELEBRATES ART DECO DESIGN & CULTURE OF THE HOTEL MANGER/MADISON Boston, MA—On Tuesday, February 4, The West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit, Relics)of)a)Bygone)Era:) Exploring)the)Hotel)Manger/Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, March 22 in the Members’ Gallery. It features original postcards, pamphlets and photographs as well as actual pieces of the…
New Photo Exhibit on Passing of Old West EndBNN Starting January 21, the West End Museum presents a photo exhibit showing the transition from the old to the new neighborhood (1961-1980). Interview for BNN News with the museum’s executive director and curator of the exhibit, Duane Lucia. Aired January 13, 2014. …
Exhibit: Hotel Manger/Madison Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2014 – Saturday, April 19th, 2014 @ The West End Museum (Members’ Gallery) Boston, MA—On Tuesday, February 4, The West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit, Relics of a Bygone Era: Exploring the Hotel Manger/Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, March 22 in in the Members’ Gallery. It features original…
New Photo Exhibit Traces West End’s Transition form 1961-1980 Boston, MA—In 2014, Boston’s West End neighborhood will continue its transition into a dynamic residential and corporate address. In some ways, the changing neighborhood is a reminder of the incredible transformation that occurred more than half a century ago as residents of the old West End…
West End Museum 2014 Annual Appeal In Full SwingBy The West End Museum Board of Directors The 2014 West End Museum Annual Appeal was launched at the October 18th Dance Party and has thus far raised over $30,000 toward our goal of $50,000. We would like to thank all those who donated and ask that anyone…
Secret Club Helped 19th Century Boston DoctorsNorth End Waterfront In 19th century Boston, grave robbing was not what you might think. Many of those involved with digging up bodies were using the remains for medical research. Despite the ghoulish undertones, medical training was dependent on a regular supply of human organs necessary for students to…