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…
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…