The Old North Church and Historic Site announced it has received a $13,000 grant as one of the recipients of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant. Winners were announced this past week…
Month: December 2017
BHCA Community Corner
by Suzanne Besser, BHCA President BHCA supports Esplanade Riverfront Pavilion Design The Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors gave full support to the Esplanade Riverfront Pavilion Planning Project at a meeting held earlier in the month. According to…
Holiday Celebrations
BEACON HILL Hill House will be holding their annual tree and wreath sale on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Firehouse, 127 Mt. Vernon St. The Nicholas House will host its…
Building Community Through Music
By Suzanne Besser Working hand in hand with the Longy School of Music of Bard College and Beacon Hill Civic Association, Joy Street resident and artist Emily Weiskopf recently reinvented how neighbors can experience the arts and by doing so…
King’s Chapel to Hold Decorating Time on Dec 3
The King’s Chapel Parish House at 64 Beacon Street will once again be decorated with the spirit of the holidays as we welcome all families to our second floor parlor for a time of fun creation and delicious goodies including…
Beacon Gallery Opens Along Harrison Ave Creating a Warm Little Oasis Filled with Art
By Beth Treffeisen In what used to be a run down office space tucked away in an underground location along Harrison Ave., in the South End, a warm oasis filled with art has taken its place, transforming the barren corner…
Police Briefs 11-28-2017
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Auto Theft 11/16/17 – The victim reported he ran into an on old friend while driving down Stuart Street at around midnight. The victim pulled over, picked up his friend and decided to…
Creating Homes, and Giving Thanks
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh During this time of the year, it is not only a time to gather around the table with family, friends, and loved ones; it’s also a time to reflect on the year past and to…
Remember Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, the holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow citizens is…
Old North Church Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Reverend Stephen T. Ayres was recently honored by the Old North Church on his 20th anniversary as Vicar of the historical church located in the heart of the North End. He also serves as an Executive Director of the Old…