Boston history
Editorial overviews of the people, places and events that have shaped the city.
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31 Days of Boston
An archived Boston Made editorial series tracing pivotal people, places, conflicts and transformations across the city’s history.
From the 31 Days of Boston archive
Before Boston: The World the Massachusett People Knew
An overview of the Massachusett people and the world that existed in the region before Boston’s founding.
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The Great Fire of 1676: The Night Boston Burned
A concise look at the 1676 fire and its impact on the early city.
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The Boston Smallpox Wars: The Experiment That Divided a City
An editorial overview of the smallpox debates that divided Boston during an early public-health crisis.
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The Boston Tea Party: The Night the Harbor Became a Battlefield
A summary of the protest that turned Boston Harbor into a defining site of colonial resistance.
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The Abolitionists: When Boston Became a Battleground Over Slavery
An overview of Boston’s role in the abolitionist movement and the conflicts surrounding slavery.
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The Molasses Flood: The Day a Deadly Wave Swept Through Boston
A concise account of the devastating molasses flood that struck Boston’s North End.
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Fenway Park: Inside America’s Most Enduring Ballpark
An editorial look at Fenway Park’s long-standing place in Boston’s sporting and civic identity.
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The Big Dig: The Megaproject That Tore Boston Apart—and Put It Back Together
An overview of the Big Dig and its far-reaching transformation of Boston’s transportation landscape.
Visit the NewsroomArchived historical features are editorial overviews intended for general readers and are not primary-source scholarship.