Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and formally freed those who still were being enslaved in Texas. As the Union Army…
Month: June 2026
Union Oyster House celebrates 200 years as America’s oldest operating restaurant
In 1826, before the Civil War, before the invention of the telephone, and before either the Boston Symphony Orchestra or the Boston Red Sox existed, Union Oyster House opened its doors. This August, this National Historic Landmark celebrates 200 years…
World tour of potato salad
If your potato salad experience has been from a deli or made with mayo, we have some alternatives for you. We’re a no-mayo household, which has allowed us to discover the many styles of potato salads that exist in other…
Asian American Ballet Project and Project Asian Joy debut first-of-its-kind waterfront ballet experience in Boston
Asian American Ballet Project (AABP), the nation’s first ballet company dedicated exclusively to Asian American dancers and narratives, in partnership with Project Asian Joy and its founder, artist Anita Yip, will present Asian American Ballet on the Bay, a free…
Community Boating marks 80-years with 24-hour Sail-a-thon on the Charles
The oldest public sailing organization in the U.S., Community Boating, Inc., will celebrate its 80th birthday beginning Saturday, June 20, with a 24-hour Sail-a-thon on the Charles River to support CBI’s continuing mission of providing equitable access to sailing for…
Boston Police searching for suspect in arson at Museum of African American History
Boston Police are still searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an act of arson on the morning of Wednesday, June 3, targeting a package containing Juneteenth decorations found behind the Museum of African American History on Joy Street. …
BHCA Community Corner
BHCA 2026 Annual Appeal The Beacon Hill Civic Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to community building, civic engagement, and historic preservation on Beacon Hill. We are here for you to answer your questions and respond to your concerns.…
Massachusetts House passes landmark data privacy legislation with strong consumer protections
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability for…
MAAM announces summer 2026 outdoor programming
The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM) announces its Summer 2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of free, outdoor programs and community-centered events that celebrate creativity in unexpected places. While MAAM hits pause on indoor programming this summer as it transitions and…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. held virtually through Zoom. This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this…