to createtidal powerfor new mill sites. A causeway along the dam extended west from Boston Common to Sewall’s Point, the present Kenmore Square, thus furnishing more-direct communication with the mainland. The filling of the Back Bay flats just west of the common created land that in the ...
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Travelers may not have noticed some of the historic sites in their own cities and towns, such as the lunch counters where young people fought against segregation laws, or the African Meeting House in Boston, which is the oldest Black church in the country. Consider making a trip to one of...
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The Museum of Fine Arts may be the most popular museum in Boston. Founded in 1870, the museum has grown over the years to now feature nearly 500, 000 works of art. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, along with art classes for those interested in improving their sk...
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But beyond celebrating the abundant artistic accomplishments, the month is always a great time to visit historical sites, among them the Harriet Tubman home and the Underground Railroad Museum in upstate New York and the Black Heritage Trail in Boston. The following sites in the Northeast excel ...
27. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Boston, Massachusetts) Image Credit: Nick Karvounis via Unsplash Year Opened:1870 The 17th largest art museum in the world, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) hosts one of the most extensive art collections in the U.S. It houses over 8,000 paintings...