by Faye Charpentier, SEHS Intern The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT), located at the corner of Appleton and Berkeley in Boston’s South End, first opened its doors 1908 as the Franklin Union. The BFIT’s history, however, goes back nearly Read More …
News and Updates
RESCHEDULED! From the Beginning: A Walking Tour
Due to the weather forecast, we are moving tomorrow’s walking tour to a later (hopefully sunnier!) date. The tour will now be offered on May 17th at 10 A.M. and there is still space available if you would like to Read More …
Carnival Legacies: The Birth of the Amusement Park
by Faye Charpentier, SEHS intern The South End Historical Society’s spring fundraising event is quickly approaching! The South End Soiree will be held on May 10 at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Incorporating history with dinner, dancing, and carnival-themed Read More …
The Origins of the American Traveling Carnival
by Faye Charpentier, SEHS Intern On May 10, the South End Historical Society will host its annual spring fundraising event: the South End Soirée. This exciting gala event incorporates history with dinner, dancing, and exciting activities. This year, the Soirée Read More …
A Conversation with Jerry Foley and Friends
SPONSORED BY MT. WASHINGTON BANK. Join author Stephanie Schorow, renowned bar owner Jerry Foley, and a panel of South End History Buffs for a spirited discussion of Boston’s boozy history from the colonial-era taverns to today’s craft cocktail bars, giving special Read More …
The Boston International Fine Arts Show
SPECIAL OFFER FOR ALL SEHS MEMBERS! Looking for a fun way to learn more about what the Boston arts community has to offer? All South End Historical Society members can now gain free admission to the Seventeenth annual Boston International Read More …
The SEHS From an Intern’s Perspective
Maisie O’Malley is a Master’s candidate in Loyola University Chicago’s Public History program. Public historians study and practice the presentation of historical knowledge to general audiences. In this post, she reflects on her time spent as a summer intern at Read More …
The Dirty Old Boston Book Project, South End Style
The Dirty Old Boston Book Project–See your images published in Union Park Press’ new book! Join us for a “Scanning Party”! Bring photographs of YOUR dirty old Boston. We are looking for images of the city from 1945-1987, preferably taken/owned Read More …
Some History Behind the Buildings of the Boston Center for the Arts
The Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) occupies several South End buildings on Tremont Street between Clarendon and Berkeley Streets. Some are historic and some are newer. Before these buildings became part of the BCA, they housed various businesses. I’ve Read More …
Upcoming Events Around the Neighborhood
We just updated our Neighborhood Events section with three upcoming events around the South End neighborhood. Details on South End Baseball’s opening day this Saturday, April 27th; Chester Square Area Neighborhood Association’s spring clean-up, also on Saturday; and a lecture Read More …