St. John School was invited to attend Dorchester Heights Community History Day at Dorchester Heights in South Boston last Friday, May 4. There were costumed re-enactors (Henry Knox, Deborah Samson, Sam Adams, Phillis Wheatley, Joseph Rotch, Mrs. Rotch and an 1812 Marine), as well as sailors from the USS Constitution who taught the students basic swordsmanship Read More…
AUTHOR FILLS IN NORTH ENDERS ON BACK BAY By Patricia Sabbey, FONEL Anthony Sammarco, noted historian and author spoke recently at the North End Branch Library. His talk was sponsored by the Friends of the North End Library and the Citywide Friends. Mr. Sammarco gave a riveting and comprehensive account of the filling in and Read More…
Martin Lomasney Legend & Wit Live on in New Exhibit (May 15 – August 4, 2012) Ward Boss Lomasney, a new show at the West End Museum, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under re-districting) from about 1885 until his death Read More…