MHS Calendar of Events - July and August 2022

JULY & AUGUST CALENDAR

2022

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Cover image: View of Sailboat, Dandelion, with Charles Francis Adams 3rd, photograph by Marian Hooper Adams, 1883.

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July & August Programs at a Glance

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July & August Program Descriptions

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A Look Ahead September Programs

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JULY & AUGUST PROGRAMS

The MHS offers an engaging roster of events, author talks, panel discussions, brown-bag lunches, and seminars. For a complete schedule and more information, visit www.masshist.org/events.

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RSVP Information Visit www.masshist.org/events for additional event information, updates, cancellations, and registration.

Hybrid programs and seminars occur in person and virtually, so be sure to register how you will attend. Please note that events listed as “hybrid program” have a reception that begins thirty minutes prior to the program start time.

Face masks are optional inside the building.

Please visit www.masshist.org/COVID-protocols to find the most up-to-date information.

EVENTS, AUTHOR TALKS, AND SERIES For more information or to register visit www.masshist.org/events.

SEMINARS Seminars bring together a diverse group of scholars and members of the public to workshop a precirculated paper. After brief remarks from the author and an assigned commentator, the discussion is opened to the floor. There is a subscription fee for advance access to supporting materials. For more information, please visit www.masshist.org/research/seminars; register online at www.masshist.org/events.

Past Programs If you missed a program, would like to revisit the material presented, or are interested in viewing past programs, visit www.masshist.org/video. A selection of past programs is just a click away.

WORKSHOPS Visit www.masshist.org/teaching-history for more information. Register online at www.masshist.org/events.

BROWN-BAG LUNCH PROGRAMS Brown-bags provide an informal opportunity for visiting researchers to discuss their work, field questions, and receive new ideas. Please visit www.masshist.org/events for more information or to register for an online brown-bag.

Give to the MHS Fund, become a Member The MHS Fund is your gateway to Membership at the MHS with its vast intellectual and social opportunities. Join the community of history lovers to enjoy exclusive invitations to special events, an annual Members Week, popup perks, and more. Members receive FREE admission to most events.

Give now at www.masshist.org/support.

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THURSDAY |

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IN-PERSON EVENT

Boston Historical Reception Reception begins at 5:30 PM.

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SATURDAY |

12:00 - 4:30 |

SPECIAL EVENT

Fenway Porchfest

SATURDAY |

9:00 - 4:30 |

CONFERENCE DAY 3

Teacher Workshop: Examining 18thCentury Understandings of Citizenship, Freedom & Representation through the Life and Legacy of Prince Hall Location: MHS, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston

More information at www.fenwayporchfest.org.

There is a $30 per person fee (includes access to Day 1 and 2).

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WEDNESDAY |

6:00 | HYBRID PROGRAM

MONDAY |

6:00 | VIRTUAL PROGRAM

The Politics of Massachusetts Exceptionalism Erin O’Brien, University of Massachusetts, and Jerold Duquette, Central Connecticut State University

MHS Film Club: Between the Lines Ned Hinkle and Ivy Moylan, Brattle Film Foundation

The in-person reception begins at 5:30 PM.

Trading Freedom: How Trade with China Defined Early America Dael Norwood, Binghamton University

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THURSDAY |

3:00 - 6:45 |

CONFERENCE DAY 1

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Panel 1: Underrepresented Voices in the Archives 4:15 Reception 5:30 Underrepresented Voices of the American Revolution: Keynote Panel Location: MHS, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston

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WEDNESDAY |

6:00 |

HYBRID PROGRAM

In-person reception begins at 5:30 PM. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for MHS Members, EBT cardholders, or virtual.

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THURSDAY |

6:00 | SPECIAL EVENT

Registration is required. No fee.

Trains, Planes & Automobiles: Boston Transit Trivia Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library

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Location: Newsfeed Café, Boston Public Library, Central Library.

FRIDAY |

9:00 - 4:30 | CONFERENCE DAY 2

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Panel 1: New Perspectives on Loyalism Panel 2: The Non-Human Revolution 10:30 Panel 3: Gendered Loyalists Panel 4: Imperial Borderlands 1:30 Panel 5: Southern Revolutionary Worlds Panel 6: Claiming Exodus: Jews, Black Protestants, and Revolutionary Freedom 3:00 Panel 7: Indian Sovereignty and the Revolution Panel 8: Reconsidering Revolutionary New England Location: Panels will take place at Suffolk University, Sargent Hall

Registration is encouraged. More information at www.masshist.org/events.

August 6:00 3 WEDNESDAY |

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Shores of Bohemia John Taylor Williams In-person reception begins at 5:30 PM. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for MHS Members, EBT cardholders, or virtual.

JULY & AUGUST PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

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There is a $30 per person fee.

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Founded in 1791, the MHS is an invaluable resource for American history, life, and culture. Our extraordinary collections tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. Please check the website for updates and, once registered, your e-mail before attending the program.

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THURSDAY |

6:30 |

IN-PERSON EVENT

Boston Historical Reception Wendy Rouse, San Jose University There is no “Boston Historical Society,” but the metro area does have a wealth of history organizations.

Boston and surrounding towns are steeped in local history and the inhabitants are proud of their local identity.

Following a brief pause during the pandemic, the MHS is pleased to hold the sixth annual reception for history buffs and representatives of local organizations to mingle, share recent accomplishments, and talk about the great projects on which they are working. This is an in-person event. Reception begins at 5:30 PM. To reserve: Please register at www.masshist.org/events.

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SATURDAY |

12:00-4:30 |

SPECIAL EVENT

Fenway Porchfest Join us outside the MHS for 3 musical acts at Fenway Porchfest! Porchfest is an afternoon of free music performed outside of people’s homes and in public spaces.

A collaborative partnership among: Fenway Community Development Organization, Fenway Civic Association, and the Fenway Alliance, Fenway Porchfest has a variety of sites and provides a great reach of music. Learn more at www.fenwayporchfest.org. This event will take place outside near the front doors of the MHS.

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WEDNESDAY |

6:00 | HYBRID PROGRAM

The Politics of Massachusetts Exceptionalism Erin O’Brien, University of Massachusetts, and Jerold Duquette, Central Connecticut University Alternately described as a “city upon a hill” and “an organized system of hatreds,” Massachusetts politics has indisputably exerted an outsized pull on the national stage. The Commonwealth’s leaders often argue for the state’s distinct position within the union, citing its proud abolitionist history and its status as a policy leader on health care, gay marriage, and transgender rights, not to mention its fertile soil for budding national politicians. Detractors point to the state’s busing crisis, sky-high levels of economic inequality, and mixed support for undocumented immigrants. The Politics of Massachusetts Exceptionalism tackles these tensions, offering a collection of essays from public policy experts that address the state’s noteworthy contributions to the nation’s political history.

This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception begins at 5:30 PM. To reserve: Please register at www.masshist.org/events.

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THURSDAY-SATURDAY | CONFERENCE

The Conrad E. Wright Research Conference: Underrepresented Voices of the American Revolution In recent decades, scholars have unearthed and revived stories of a diverse and wide-ranging cast of characters who lived through America’s political formation. This much-needed corrective has unraveled a traditional narrative of wealthy, whitemale revolutionaries rebelling against a white, male-dominated imperial government. The lead up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence offers an opportunity to highlight and share the latest scholarship on the topic of underrepresented voices of the American Revolution whether that be from the perspective of Native Americans, women, African Americans, loyalists, ethnic and religious minorities, children, or neutrals in a global war that put the question of representation at its core. This conference will bring together scholars to explore the broad themes associated with historic individuals or groups not traditionally considered in discussing the American Revolutionary era.

To reserve: Please register at www.masshist.org/research/conferences.

JULY & AUGUST PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

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The Conrad E. Wright Research Conference

Underrepresented Voices of the American Revolution July 14 to 16, 2022 Register online at www.masshist.org/research/conferences

THURSDAY, JULY 14 | 3:00 pm to 6:45 pm Location: MHS, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston Registration is required. No fee.

3:00 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm

Panel 1: Underrepresented Voices in the Archives Reception Keynote Panel: Underrepresented Voices of the American Revolution

FRIDAY, JULY 15 | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Location: Suffolk University, Sargent Hall There is a $30 per person fee.

9:00 am

10:30 am

1:30 pm

3:00 pm

Panel 1: New Perspectives on Loyalism Panel 2: The Non-Human Revolution Panel 3: Gendered Loyalists Panel 4: Imperial Borderlands Panel 5: Southern Revolutionary Worlds Panel 6: Claiming Exodus: Jews, Black Protestants & Revolutionary Freedom Panel 7: Indian Sovereignty & the Revolution Panel 8: Reconsidering Revolutionary New England

SATURDAY, JULY 16 | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Location: MHS, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston There is a $30 per person fee (includes access to Day 1 and Day 2).

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Teacher Workshop: Examining 18th-Century Understandings of Citizenship, Freedom & Representation through the Life and Legacy of Prince Hall

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MONDAY |

6:00 | VIRTUAL PROGRAM

MHS Film Club: Between the Lines Ned Hinkle and Ivy Moylan, Brattle Film Foundation Join Ned Hinkle and Ivy Moylan from the Brattle Theatre as we discuss 1977’s Between the Lines, starring John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, and Jeff Goldblum. The movie follows an underground newspaper in Boston on the verge of corporate takeover. Watch the film at home and discuss your thoughts with us! Between the Lines is available through Tubi, Kanopy, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and other streaming sites. This is an online event.

To reserve: Please register at www.masshist.org/events.

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WEDNESDAY |

6:00 | HYBRID PROGRAM

Trading Freedom: How Trade with China Defined Early America Dael Norwood, University of Delaware Dael Norwood details US trade with China from the late 18th through the 19th centuries—a critical period in America’s selfdefinition as a capitalist nation—and shows how global commerce was central to the articulation of that national identity.

Trading Freedom illuminates how debates over political economy and trade policy, the building of the transcontinental railroad, and the looming sectional struggle over slavery were all influenced by Sino American relations. Deftly weaving together interdisciplinary threads from the worlds of commerce, foreign policy, and immigration, Trading Freedom thoroughly dismantles the idea that American engagement with China is anything new. This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception will begin at 5:30 PM. To reserve: There is a $10 per person fee (in person). There is no charge for MHS Members, EBT Cardholders, or virtual guests. Please register at www.masshist.org/events.

JULY & AUGUST PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

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THURSDAY |

6:00 | SPECIAL EVENT

Trains, Planes & Automobiles: Boston Transit Trivia Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library Join the Leventhal Map and Education Center with the Massachusetts Historical Society for a trivia night on Boston’s transit history. Trivia rounds will feature a geographic scavenger hunt using Atlascope, knowledge about the city’s rails, routes, streets, stations, and more. Prizes of maps will be awarded to winning teams! This is an in-person event at the Newsfeed Café at the Central Library in Copley Square.

To reserve: Registration is encouraged. More information at www.masshist.org/events.

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WEDNESDAY |

6:00 | HYBRID PROGRAM

Shores of Bohemia John Taylor Williams Their names are iconic: Eugene O’Neill, Willem de Kooning, Josef and Annie Albers, Emma Goldman, Mary McCarthy, Edward Hopper, Walter Gropius—and the list goes on and on.

Scorning the devastation that industrialization had wrought on the nation’s economy and culture in the early decades of the 20th century, these artists gathered in the streets of Greenwich Village and on the beachfronts of Cape Cod. They began as progressives but soon turned to socialism, then communism. They founded theaters, periodicals, and art schools. The Shores of Bohemia records a great set of shifts in American culture, of ideas and arguments fueled by drink, infidelity, and competition that made for a 50-year conversation among intellectual leaders and creative revolutionaries—those who found a community as they created some of the great works of the American century. This is a hybrid event.

To reserve: There is a $10 per person fee (in person). There is no charge for MHS Members, EBT Cardholders, or virtual guests. Please register at www.masshist.org/events.

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September Wednesday, September 7, at 6:00 PM: Mosaic: Who Paid for the Bullet, with Michael Meltsner.

Monday, September 12, at 6:00 PM: A Union Like Ours: The Love Story of F. O. Matthiessen & Russell Cheney, with Scott Bane, John A. Hartford Foundation.

Friday, September 16, at 6:00 PM: The New England Quarterly presents the American Political Cultures Forum.

Saturday, September 17, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM: The New England Quarterly presents the American Political Cultures Forum.

Tuesday, September 20, at 6:00 PM: Prophets and Ghosts: The Story of Salvage Anthropology, with Sam Redman, University of Massachusetts.

Thursday, September 22, at 6:00 PM: Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square & the Making of a Global Innovation Hub, with Bob Buderi.

Wednesday, September 28, at 6:00 PM: Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution, with Eric Jay Dolin.

Visit www.masshist.org/events for additional events being planned for September!

A LOOK AHEAD SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

Take a look at our upcoming slate of author talks, panel discussions, workshops, seminars, and brown-bag lunch programs. Please visit www.masshist.org/events for updates and to register; once registered, check your e-mail before attending the program.

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Our Favorite Things

Objects that Fascinate, Interest & Inspire

Part two of this year-long exhibition explores the call of liberty and the complex nature of American freedom and unfreedom.

Visit in Person Monday, and Wednesday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 7:45 PM Explore the virtual exhibition at

www.masshist.org/ourfavoritethings