Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, which according to The Library of Congress, “pays tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proven invaluable to society. From...
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5 Traditional Ways to Pay Respect to Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
On May 5, 1866, residents of Waterloo, New York held a ceremony to honor local fallen Civil War soldiers. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson and Congress declared that ceremony the birthplace of...
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July is National Parks and Recreation Month
The National Parks Service (NPS) was created in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson and has since amassed 401 national parks covering more than 84 million acres of land; nearly 300 million people visit...
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How Massachusetts Supports its Veterans Year-Round
November 11 is Veterans Day – a day to honor the men and women who have served bravely on behalf of our nation. It’s a time to celebrate their commitment, their selfless service, and the sacrifices...
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a worldwide celebration of the contributions women have made throughout history. Often pitted against social conventions and legal obstacles, women have created a legacy that...
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Saluting Heroes for Memorial Day 2014 in Massachusetts
First established as Decoration Day to observe the sacrifices of those who fought in the Civil War, Memorial Day has become a national holiday to commemorate all men and women who have served in the...
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the Civil Rights Movement through...
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Celebrate Black History Month in Massachusetts
Each year, the month of February is recognized as a time to honor the successes and sacrifices of African Americans. There are many ways to celebrate Black History Month in the Commonwealth. The...
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Celebrating Presidents’ Day in Massachusetts
In 1783, after leading the Continental Army to victory against the British, George Washington made an even bolder move: He gave up power to a grateful Congress. Had he not believed in civilian control...
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Celebrate Massachusetts Women
The birthplace of pioneering women’s rights advocates Abigail Adams and Susan B. Anthony, humanitarian Clara Barton, and famed poet Emily Dickinson, Massachusetts has no shortage of women deserving of...
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Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
The Commonwealth’s official heroine, Deborah Sampson, fought with courage in the Revolutionary War under a man’s name and was later given the first military pension ever awarded to a woman....
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How You Can Serve This Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From his sermons as a pastor in Atlanta, Georgia, to his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
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Celebrate Black History Month Through Historical Tours and Trails
Black History Month, celebrated every February, is an opportunity to learn about and recognize the contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and...
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3 Fun Things to Do in Massachusetts over Presidents Day Weekend
George Washington’s Birthday is observed on the third Monday in February every year. According to the National Archives, Congress declared it a legal holiday in 1879 after years of unofficial...
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5 Women Who Changed Massachusetts Politics
March is Women’s History Month — what better time to celebrate women who have shaped Massachusetts politics? The Executive Office of Administration and Finance (ANF), the State Library of...
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