How will increased real estate demand and density in Boston affect plans to preserve open space? How will climate change impact our priorities for preserving open space and how might it limit our options?

 The Mass. Historical Society and partners Trustees of Reservations, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center present this programming.

Pre-talk reception at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Follow the link below for more details.

Ever pondered the who, what, and how of Chinatown’s many public murals? Wonder no more! Join the Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) for a 60-minute walking tour of public murals in Chinatown, revealing the stories and history behind them. Don’t miss this exclusive offering!

This is a ticketed event, so click the link below for more details. Space is limited, registration in advance is highly recommended. This event is also part of ArtWeek - a unique annual celebration of arts and culture from April 27 – May 6. Get the full festival schedule at artweekma.org.

In 1889, Lucy Stone, abolitionist and advocate of women's suffrage, declared that she was, “decidedly in favor of Cremation!” After her death four years later, Mrs. Stone was the first person in New England to be cremated in the 1893 facility erected by local cremation societies. The event was front page news.

Forest Hills purchased the handsome structure in 1925. Many other Greater Boston notables have chosen this alternative for their final disposition. Proponents include: Linda Richards, America's first trained nurse; Edgar Helms, founder of Goodwill Industries; Maria Baldwin, first African-American school principal in Massachusetts; and Ruby Foo, famed restaurateur.

The featured speaker will be Gordon Edes, Red Sox team historian and former reporter for the Boston Globe and ESPN.

Also enjoy the “Ballpark Cocktail Hour” featuring beer, hot dogs, and crackerjacks. 

Part of a larger book project, this paper argues that the seemingly distinct conflicts across the English colonies in the 1670s were actually connected by the political initiatives of the scattered Susquehannock Indians.

The Mass. Historical Society building at 1154 Boylston Street was designated a Boston Landmark in 2016.

You will learn about your rights and responsibilities before, during, and after a tenancy. The overview includes information on deposits and fees, housing conditions, and the eviction process. If you have questions related to your specific housing need, you can also meet one-on-one with a housing professional after the presentation for individualized housing support. 

We recommend you register prior to the event so we can provide a sufficient amount of materials to participants. 

Please note that we can only offer legal information. If you need legal advice, you must speak to an attorney. 

You will leave the evening clinic with a better understanding of the types of housing applicable to you, where you can obtain applications to apply for such housing, and resources to assist in your housing search process. 

If you have questions related to your specific housing need, you can also meet one-on-one with a housing professional after the presentation for individualized housing support. 

We recommend you register prior to the event so we can provide a sufficient amount of materials to participants. 

1. Government-issued Photo ID (required)
2. Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer ID Letter (ITIN) for you, your dependents, and your spouse
3. A copy of last year’s tax return
4. All 1099 forms - 1099G (unemployment), 1099 R (pension payments), 1099INT (bank interest), 1099SSA (Social Security), 1099 or self-employment
5. W2 forms from all jobs in 2017
6. Bank-issued printed account and routing numbers to direct deposit your tax refund into your account
7. Proof of health insurance (Health insurance cards, HC-1099, 1095-A, etc.) for taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents*
8. If you received the premium tax credit, you must bring in a 1095A
9. Total child care expenses in 2017, and child care provider’s name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
10. All 1098T forms (tuition payments), college statements, receipts for materials
11. Total student loan interest paid (1098E) or lender statement
12. Proof of all rent paid in 2017
13. Proof of ANY deductible out of pocket expenses (annual BWSC, charitable receipts, property taxes)
14. Any mail from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and any mail from the IRS

*Taxpayers who have received or expect to receive health insurance credits need to bring proof of ALL household income.

From February 26 – March 3, the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment and the City of Boston are celebrating America Saves Week with free events to help residents save money.

1. Government-issued Photo ID (required)
2. Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer ID Letter (ITIN) for you, your dependents, and your spouse
3. A copy of last year’s tax return
4. All 1099 forms - 1099G (unemployment), 1099 R (pension payments), 1099INT (bank interest), 1099SSA (Social Security), 1099 or self-employment
5. W2 forms from all jobs in 2017
6. Bank-issued printed account and routing numbers to direct deposit your tax refund into your account
7. Proof of health insurance (Health insurance cards, HC-1099, 1095-A, etc.) for taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents*
8. If you received the premium tax credit, you must bring in a 1095A
9. Total child care expenses in 2017, and child care provider’s name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
10. All 1098T forms (tuition payments), college statements, receipts for materials
11. Total student loan interest paid (1098E) or lender statement
12. Proof of all rent paid in 2017
13. Proof of ANY deductible out of pocket expenses (annual BWSC, charitable receipts, property taxes)
14. Any mail from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and any mail from the IRS

*Taxpayers who have received or expect to receive health insurance credits need to bring proof of ALL household income.

From February 26 – March 3, the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment and the City of Boston are celebrating America Saves Week with free events to help residents save money.

1. Government-issued Photo ID (required)
2. Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer ID Letter (ITIN) for you, your dependents, and your spouse
3. A copy of last year’s tax return
4. All 1099 forms - 1099G (unemployment), 1099 R (pension payments), 1099INT (bank interest), 1099SSA (Social Security), 1099 or self-employment
5. W2 forms from all jobs in 2017
6. Bank-issued printed account and routing numbers to direct deposit your tax refund into your account
7. Proof of health insurance (Health insurance cards, HC-1099, 1095-A, etc.) for taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents*
8. If you received the premium tax credit, you must bring in a 1095A
9. Total child care expenses in 2017, and child care provider’s name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)
10. All 1098T forms (tuition payments), college statements, receipts for materials
11. Total student loan interest paid (1098E) or lender statement
12. Proof of all rent paid in 2017
13. Proof of ANY deductible out of pocket expenses (annual BWSC, charitable receipts, property taxes)
14. Any mail from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and any mail from the IRS

*Taxpayers who have received or expect to receive health insurance credits need to bring proof of ALL household income.

From February 26 – March 3, the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment and the City of Boston are celebrating America Saves Week with free events to help residents save money.