February 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue: Message from Director Sebastian Belfanti, West End Heritage Nominees, Archives Spotlight: Old West End House Jackets’ The WEM/WECA Connection
Spotlight from the WEM Archives
This set of varsity jackets, worn by members of the recently demolished West End House, dates back to the 1950s, according to WEM Archivist and Curator Bob Potenza.
WEM Executive Director Sebastian Belfanti Named WECA President
West End Museum Executive Director Sebastian Belfanti is now also the president of WECA, the West End Civic Association. We spoke to Belfanti about his newest role and how WECA and the Museum can work together.
The West End Museum Announces its 2022 Honorees
Every year The West End Museum honors a few people who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the neighborhood and the city of Boston. At this year’s annual Heritage Celebration, being held on Friday March 15, we posthumously celebrate three people, each of whom had an enormous impact. They are Dr. Ronald Tompkins, Thomas Maguire and Charles Bulfinch.
Bullets Over Boston: A Journey Through the City’s Underworld
Bullets Over Boston: A Journey Through the City’s UnderworldBeacon Hill Times Gangsters have played a shady role in shaping Boston’s history as Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney will explore during an event sponsored by West End Museum on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at The HUB50 Community Room, 52 Causeway St., Boston. In her…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Dress to impress and join us for an elegant evening of celebrating, dancing, and drinks at The Newbury Boston on February 11th. All proceeds from the 50th Annual Winter Soirée will help fund the BHCA and support our efforts in community building, civic engagement, and historic preservation – the results of which are showcased every day throughout the neighborhood.
BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations resulting from new MGH Clinical Building project
BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations resulting from new MGH Clinical Building projectNews Organization The Boston Planning & Development Agency announced today the delivery of approximately $11 million in funding to the West End Museum, Museum of African American History, Boston Preservation Alliance, Old West Church, the Boston Transportation…
BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations
BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizationsBeacon Hill Times The Boston Planning & Development Agency announced earlier this month the delivery of approximately $11 million in funding to the West End Museum, Museum of African American History, Boston Preservation Alliance, Old West Church, the Boston Transportation Department, and the Boston…
A look back at life on the Hill in ’22
A look back at life on the Hill in ’22Beacon Hill Times 2022 was a year filled with milestones on Beacon Hill. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Beacon Hill Civic Association while another neighborhood institution, the Boston Athenaeum, began a new chapter with the opening this fall of its expanded and renovated…
What I’m Thankful For… West End Memories
What I’m Thankful For… West End MemoriesBy Leigh Blander This Thanksgiving weekend, many of us are reflecting on what we’re grateful for. We were curious about the memories for which West Enders give thanks, so we reached out on social media to ask. Below is a sample of what people said (respondents are identified only…