The annual Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll unites Charles Street merchants who collectively open their doors for one festive afternoon each December, but the beloved holiday tradition can actually be traced back to the efforts of Upstairs Downstairs Antiques. In the…
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Remembering the Cocoanut Grove Fire 75 Years Later
By Dan Murphy On Tuesday, Nov. 28 – the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Cocoanut Grove fire – the most deadly tragedy in the city’s history was commemorated recently with a special program at the Copley Branch of…
Tree’s Company
A tree that fell in last week’s windstorm made for a unique play-scape for some local boys.
BHWF ‘Chestnuts’ Embrace the Pre-Holiday Season
The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum “Chestnuts” held a pre-holiday gathering on Nov. 16 to “connect, inspire, and enjoy.”
Developer Calls for John Jeffries House to be Repurposed into Boutique Hotel
By Dan Murphy The John Jeffries House at 170 Charles St. will be repurposed into a 66-room, boutique hotel, according to a press release issued by Related Beal last week. The Boston development firm plans to undertake an extensive renovation and…
Old North Church and Historic Site Receives Mars Grant
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…
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…