VFW Post 144 held their annual Memorial Day ceremonies in the North End. A Mass was held at St. Leonard Church followed by a procession on Hanover Street to the memorials on the Prado and the military dog tag display outside Old North Church. Photos by Michele Morgan.
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Monday’s Brief: Remembering Those Who Served, Freemasons Memorial Service, Vintage Greenway Signs Finally Light Up
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, May 28th and today we remember the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. The Prince Hall Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is one Read More…
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held this weekend at Boston Common and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. As part of the ceremony, family members and others read the 270 names of the fallen men and women who served in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars in front of the Garden of Flags. The majestic garden of Read More…
Memorial Day 2018
Memorial Day 2018 – North End Remembering those who gave their lives in defense of our country.
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center Memorial Day Party
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Memorial Day party at the end of May. The center was filled to capacity with seniors to commemorate the holiday. Elvis music played in the background with staff, volunteers, and seniors alike humming and singing the “oldies.” Maria Stella Gulla, Director, gave the crowd a rousing Read More…
Freemason Memorial Day Ceremony at Copp’s Hill [Photo Gallery]
The Prince Hall Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground was captured by photographer Brendan O’Brien. He used a rangefinder film camera with a prime 35mm, manual focus, lens. The Freemason ceremony is one of the enduring Memorial Day events in Boston’s North End, held annually at 10:30 a.m. on the holiday going back over a Read More…
Monday Briefing: Memorial Day!
Memorial Day! Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering the people who died while serving in our armed forces. USS Constitution will fire a 21-gun salute at Noon on Monday. Garden of Flags The annual Garden of Flags at Boston Common will be on display until 6 pm on Monday, May Read More…
Celebrate “Don’t Fry-Day” on May 26
Don’t Fry Day is on the Friday before Memorial Day. This year the date is May 26. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. There are more than 1 million reported cases every year and it is on the rise. Here is a simple way to remember what you need Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Prince Hall Freemasons in North End on Memorial Day
The annual Prince Hall Freemasons Memorial Service is held at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground on Memorial Day weekend. Prince Hall (c.1735-1807) is buried there with a monument recognizing him as one of the first abolitionists and the founder of Black Freemasonry in the United States, now known as Prince Hall Freemasonry. Thousands of African Americans who lived in the Read More…
Summer Food Safety Tips from NEW Health
Memorial Day is coming up and for many, that meets heading outside to grill food in the nice weather. As much as we enjoy eating in the warm weather, practicing food safety is important to avoid getting sick. Check out this helpful poster for tips on how you can keep yourself and others safe this Read More…
Honor & Tribute on Memorial Day at Columbus Park (Photos & Video)
A free Memorial Day concert was held on Monday night at Christopher Columbus Park featuring the Metropolitan Wind Symphony and Boston Children’s Chorus. Meghan Denenberg catches the scene with some photos and a short video from the playing of “Taps.” [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA3owkGnGGE]
7 Tips for a Healthy Memorial Day
by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator at North End Waterfront Health Seven tips for a healthy and happy Memorial Day: Keep the Bug’s Away. Use store-bought bug spray or try natural alternatives to beat those pesky mosquitoes. You can spray on a diluted liquid garlic concentrate or apply vinegar, tea tree oil or soybean oil Read More…