As part of its 40th anniversary year, the Boston Groundwater Trust will offer a groundwater walking tour focusing on the Back Bay on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 11 a.m., on the steps of Trinity Church in Copley Square. …
Month: July 2026
Neighborhood Roundup
Nichols House Museum offering summer programming The Nichols House Museum at 55 Mt. Vernon St. will offer Brahmins & Bohemians Beacon Hill walking tours on July 16 and Aug.13 at 6 p.m. Summer evenings are perfect for exploring the neighborhood.…
Enjoy the Tall Ships!
The return of the Tall Ships to Boston Harbor this coming weekend will place a spectacular exclamation point to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The international fleet of vessels will arrive in Boston Outer Harbor beginning Thursday and…
Beacon Hill Civic Association 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…
Beacon Hill Cleaners To Reopen This Month
Fourth of July Celebration Starts at Boston Harborfest
Special to the Times Back for America’s 250th birthday is Boston Harborfest presented by Citizens, one of the nation’s largest 4th of July celebrations. From July 2-4, hundreds of thousands of attendees are expected to enjoy events and activities throughout…
Boston Groundwater Trust’s Walking Tour Focuses on Lower Hill
Special to the Times As part of Boston Groundwater Trust’s 40th anniversary year, Christian Simonelli, the BGwT’s executive director, led more than 35 guests on a walking tour of lower Beacon Hill on Saturday, June 20. “The neighborhood’s familiar brick…
Beacon Hill Civic Association 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.…
Parking Restrictions in Effect for July 4 Celebration on Esplanade
Special to The Times Parking restrictions are now in place through Sunday, July 5, to accommodate the July Fourth celebration event on the Esplanade per the City of Boston. Road closure should be anticipated, with Boston Police closing Beacon Street…
Fire Marshal urges to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
Special to the Times Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts, fireworks have caused nearly 500 fires…