New Exhibit Revisits 19th Century’s Most Infamous Murder, Trial & ExecutionHighlights Long Debated Legalities & Questionable Conviction Boston, MA—The 1849 murder of George Parkman in Boston stands as the most sensational case of its time, and the prosecution of John Webster is often described as the O.J. Simpson trial of the 19th century. This case…
New Exhibit, “Streets of the Industrial Era“ Premiering at The West End Museum Opening Reception Friday, August 16; 6:30pm-8:30pm @ West End Museum Cost: FREE Boston, MA – On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Streets of the Industrial Era opens at the West End Museum in the Members’ Gallery. This new exhibit is free and open…
New Exhibition Explores Immigrant Architecture Boston, MA—On July 9, Samuel Walusimbi: Immigrant Hostel opens at the West End Museum and will run through August 10, 2013 in the Members’ Gallery. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Immigrant Hostel focuses on Samuel Walusimbi’s architectural work and studies, specifically the architecture…
The West End Museum Photo Contest Do you have a great photo of the Otis House? Ether Dome? The Longfellow Bridge? Or maybe another wonderful West End scene? Introducing the West End Museum Photo Contest! As part of our new show “Life in the West End 1947-1953; The Photography of Jules Aarons” we invite you…
New Photography Exhibit Documents Lives & Times of Old West End Boston, MA—On April 16, Life in the West End 1947-1953: the Photography of Jules Aarons opens at the West End Museum and will run through August 3, 2013 in the Large Exhibition Area. The exhibition will feature 26 prints from photographs taken between 1947…
National War of 1812 Exhibit Travels to West End MuseumBy Susan Minichiello The West End Museum in partnership with Historic New England, presents War of 1812: A Nation Forged by War. The show, a travelling mini-exhibit on loan from the National Museum of the United States Navy in Washington D.C., commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of…
Local Student & Veteran Contributes to Museum ExhibitBy Susan Minichiello Wentworth Institute of Technology student and Iraq War veteran Jim Cleveland created a 20-foot long scale model of a ropewalk for the Ropewalks of the West End and Beyond exhibit running at the West End Museum through October 27. The model is essential to the…
Rope-Making Industry of Old West End Comes to Life in New ExhibitBy Thomas K. Burgess & Susan Minichiello Just a decade after settlement in 1630, Boston had established its first shipyard big enough to launch a 160-ton merchant vessel, the Trial. At the same time, the rope-making industry grew right along with Boston’s nautical fortunes.…
2012 Shows Reflect Museum’s Planning and PartnershipsBy Matt Ellis 2012 has gotten off to a great start at the West End Museum with three shows highlighting the history, culture and social relevance of the neighborhood. As soon as the curtain came down on Hidden Gems from the Old Boston Garden, a collaborative show between the West…
West End Native Joe McDonald Bridges Old and NewBy Susan Minichiello West End Museum Advisory Board Member Joe McDonald is no stranger to community activism. As a second-generation West End native, he grew up watching his father dedicate countless hours to enhancing the neighborhood. And now, through his involvement with the Museum and as the…