Massachusetts Historical Society

@MHS1791

Massachusetts Historical Society, f. 1791: first historical society in the US. Research library, programs, exhibitions, & online resources.

Boston, MA masshist.org Joined December 2012

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Massachusetts Historical Society @MHS1791 Dec 14, 2021

The MHS building is open and receiving visitors to the latest exhibition and researchers in the library by appointment. Find exhibition hours here: masshist.org/exhibitions. Find visiting information here: masshist.org/visit. MHS Covid protocols here: masshist.org/COVID-protocols

Massachusetts Historical Society @MHS1791 Sep 5, 2025

“Hamilton: An American Musical” is coming to theaters today! To celebrate, we brought out some Hamilton objects from our collection for a short feature on @wbznewsradio.

Check it out here: wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/fans-o…

wbznewsradio.iheart.com Fans Of 'Hamilton' Can Check Out His Real-Life Artifacts in Boston | WBZ NewsRadio 1030 The Massachusetts Historical Society is highlighting their collection of Alexander Hamilton artifacts this week, as the Broadway musical hits theaters to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Massachusetts Historical Society @MHS1791 May 14, 2025

Join us on May 19 as historian Ashli White makes surprising connections between French objects and their influence on political movements throughout the revolutionary Atlantic World, including mementos from Lafayette’s 1824-1825 American tour. Register: masshist.org/events/fiori-l…

Graphic for the French Material Culture in the Revolutionary Atlantic program at the MHS. The graphic features a portrait of Marquis de Lafayette in a black turncoat with a white cravat looking to the side. On his left is a ladies glove with his black and white portrait on it. The text above him is, "French Material in the Revolutionary Atlantic." The text below him reads, "Public Program online and in person at the MHS. May 19, 2025, 6 PM ET."

Massachusetts Historical Society @MHS1791 May 2, 2025

Join us at the MHS as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with "Creating Culture in America: AAPI Diaspora Lives."
Register and learn more about this event: masshist.org/events/AAPI-20…

Creating Culture in America: AAPI Diaspora Lives event post. The text of the graphic reads: "Creating Culture in America: AAPI Diaspora Lives. Hybrid Event on May 7, 6-7 PM ET. Come hear a historian, a literary scholar, and an activist discuss the dynamics of culture maintenance and cultural change in immigrant communities- and their own families. Featuring: Harleen Singh, Brandeis University. Lisong Liu, Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Tuyet Tran, Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts."

Massachusetts Historical Society @MHS1791 Mar 28, 2025

The “1775: Rebels, Rights and Revolution” exhibit is now open! For the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, explore items from the MHS collection that provide insight into key figures and events from the revolution's beginnings in Massachusetts.
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1775 Rebels, Rights and Revolution exhibit title over a historical watercolor painting of two men in colonial garb looking out over the Boston Harbor.

Overview image of the exhibit space at the Massachusetts Historical Society, with large John Adams portrait panel in the background.