LOCAL PLANET FITNESS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY SNEAKER DRIVE TO BENEFIT MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND AND NEW HAMPSHIRE YOUTH

LOCAL PLANET FITNESS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY SNEAKER DRIVE TO BENEFIT MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND AND NEW HAMPSHIRE YOUTH &nbsp;Sneaker recycling drive runs Sept. 1-Oct. 31 at MA, RI and NH clubs, with all proceeds benefiting area Boys &amp; Girls Clubs&nbsp; WHAT:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 		<a href="https://www.planetfitness.com/">Planet Fitness</a> locations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are teaming up with<a href="https://gotsneakers.com/?utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=comp&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1536858677&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADDlpSsNZUqpdSwdX_uPXf8FuRzKu&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1ozEBhAdEiwAn9qbzdV3lS_u05zv70ZQU92H0GI7OHEYG52tEBoHmhIGUSVKMlzWsXRqRxoC8WQQAvD_BwE"> GotSneakers</a> to launch a sneaker recycling campaign from September 1 through October 31. The initiative encourages members and community residents to donate their gently used sneakers to help support local Boys &amp; Girls Clubs while promoting sustainability. Gently used sneakers can be dropped off in collection bins at participating Planet Fitness locations (noted below) throughout the month-long campaign. Once collected, the sneakers will be processed by GotSneakers, a national organization that recycles and reuses footwear to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. All proceeds from the donations will directly benefit local Boys &amp; Girls Clubs, helping to fund essential programs and services for youth. Planet Fitness is proud to partner with<a href="http://www.bgca.org/"> Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America</a> as part of the brand’s national philanthropic initiative, Judgement Free Generation®, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to create kinder communities. Since 2016, together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $12 million to support pro-kindness initiatives. WHEN:		September 1 through October 31, 2026 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WHERE: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire Clubs

Planet Fitness

Sneaker recycling drive runs Sept. 1-Oct. 31 at MA, RI and NH clubs, with all proceeds benefiting area Boys &amp; Girls Clubs&nbsp; WHAT:		 <a href="https://www.planetfitness.com/">Planet Fitness</a> locations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are&nbsp; teaming up with<a href="https://gotsneakers.com/?utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=comp&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1536858677&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADDlpSsNZUqpdSwdX_uPXf8FuRzKu&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1ozEBhAdEiwAn9qbzdV3lS_u05zv70ZQU92H0GI7OHEYG52tEBoHmhIGUSVKMlzWsXRqRxoC8WQQAvD_BwE"> GotSneakers</a> to launch a sneaker recycling campaign from September 1 through October 31. The initiative encourages members and community residents to donate their gently used sneakers to help support local Boys &amp; Girls Clubs while promoting sustainability. Gently used sneakers can be dropped off in collection bins at participating Planet Fitness locations (noted below) throughout the month-long campaign. Once collected, the sneakers will be processed by GotSneakers, a national organization that recycles and reuses footwear to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. All proceeds from the donations will directly benefit local Boys &amp; Girls Clubs, helping to fund essential programs and services for youth. Planet Fitness is proud to partner with<a href="http://www.bgca.org/"> Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America</a> as part of the brand’s national philanthropic initiative, Judgement Free Generation®, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to create kinder communities. Since 2016, together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $12 million to support pro-kindness initiatives. WHEN:		September 1 through October 31, 2026 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WHERE:	Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire Clubs

Boston Landing to Host Halloween Movie Night Featuring Halloweentown at the TRACK

Boston Landing will bring the Halloween spirit to the TRACK at New Balance with a special indoor movie night featuring Halloweentown on Saturday, October 24, at 91 Guest Street in Boston. The event is sponsored by Rockland Trust. The free, family-friendly event will invite guests to enjoy an afternoon of seasonal activities and entertainment. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite spooky or festive attire and Halloween costumes.&nbsp; The event will kick off with a pre-party at 3:30 p.m. featuring a live DJ, food and beverages available for purchase from an American Flatbread pop-up, and seasonal flavors from a Far Out Ice Cream pop-up. Additional activities will include a free kids’ craft activity for the first 200 children, Halloween treats, surprises from Boston Landing neighborhood and community partners, and interactive photo experiences with a professional photographer.&nbsp; At 5:30 p.m., guests can settle in for a screening of Halloweentown inside the TRACK. Families, friends and neighbors are invited to enjoy the movie together and celebrate the season.&nbsp; Admission is free, with general admission seating available on a first come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to RSVP via<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-landing-movie-night-featuring-halloweentown-tickets-1984633065925?aff=oddtdtcreator"> Eventbrite</a> to receive updates and reminders. As part of a new community give-back initiative, guests can also make an optional donation during Eventbrite registration to help provide new Halloween costumes for local children at<a href="https://charlesviewcommunity.org/community-center/"> Charlesview</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Guests are encouraged to follow @Boston_Landing on Instagram and visit<a href="http://bostonlanding.com/"> BostonLanding.com</a> for additional details and updates on upcoming community programming.&nbsp; About Boston Landing: Boston Landing is a mixed-use development encompassing approximately 15 acres of land along the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. Located along Guest Street, the property is a former industrial area that once served as the region's largest stockyard. The revitalization of this development has turned the area into a vibrant 21st century destination for like-minded companies, with a focus on work/life balance. Boston Landing's vision is to create a state-of-the-art development that complements the existing neighborhood fabric through the creation of new office space, retail stores, restaurants, and sports-related uses. Boston Landing is currently home to the New Balance World Headquarters, the TRACK at new balance, Roadrunner, the Boston Bruins Practice Facility at Warrior Ice Arena, and The Boston Celtics Practice Facility at the Auerbach Center. Boston Landing is the gateway into the City of Boston from the West.

the TRACK at New Balance

Whose History & Tradition: Legal Elites or Ordinary Americans? Abortion in U.S. Newspapers, 1830-1868

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM EDT Patricia Cline Cohen, UC Santa Barbara, and Aaron Tang, UC Davis Law School Comment: Nancy F. Cott, Harvard University This is a hybrid event.&nbsp; <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/History-of-Women-Gender--Sexuality-Seminar-with-Cohen-and-Tang---In-Person-Research">Register to attend in-person</a> <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/History-of-Women-Gender--Sexuality-Seminar-with-Patricia-Cline-Cohen-and-Aaron-Tang-Research">Register to attend online&nbsp;</a> From the 1820s to the 1860s, some two-thirds of the states passed laws criminalizing abortion in all stages of pregnancy. In what ways, if any, did those laws intersect with public behavior? We have assembled a database of newspaper accounts describing close to 500 abortion events which entered the legal systems of the states.&nbsp; Our findings reveal a very large disconnect between what legislatures decreed and what the public accepted and indeed allowed. Join the conversation at the <a href="https://www.masshist.org/seminars/history-women-gender-sexuality-seminar">History of Women, Gender, &amp; Sexuality Seminar</a>. Seminars bring together a diverse group of scholars and interested members of the public to workshop a pre-circulated paper. <a href="https://www.masshist.org/research/seminars">Learn more</a>. Purchasing the $25 seminar subscription gives you advance access to the seminar papers of all seven seminar series for the current academic year. Subscribe at <a href="https://www.masshist.org/research/seminars">www.masshist.org/research/seminars</a>. Subscribers for the current year may login to view <a href="https://www.masshist.org/seminars/papers">currently available essays</a>.&nbsp; The in-person reception starts at 4:30 PM and the seminar will begin at 5:00 PM. The virtual seminar begins at 5:00 PM and will be hosted on the video conference platform, Zoom. Registrants will receive a confirmation message with attendance information. If you have any questions about the program or accessibility needs, please contact Cassie Cloutier at ccloutier@masshist.org.&nbsp;

Massachusetts Historical Society 

A Taste of Fall at Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Enjoy the taste of fall through a seasonal collaboration with Tougas Family Farm at Mandarin Oriental, Boston. On select Fridays in September and October, the hotel lobby will transform into a charming farm stand featuring freshly picked apples, apple cider, and cider donuts for purchase, all brought from the farm to the heart of Back Bay. This activation celebrates the simple joys of autumn and the farm's tradition of sharing its harvest with the community. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/boston/back-bay/dine">https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/boston/back-bay/dine			</a>

Mandarin Oriental, Boston

2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Schedule Revealed,  presented by iHeartRadio

Presale Tickets On Sale Starting Today for&nbsp; Round 12 Race at Gillette Stadium on April 3, 2027 All Dates and Venues for 28-Round Regular Season Featuring&nbsp; Monster Energy Supercross and Pro Motocross Championship Announced (Foxborough, MA / October 6, 2026) – Tickets are now officially on-sale from the recent announcement by the SMX League® of the complete 2027 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season schedule, comprised of the 17-race Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the 11-race Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.&nbsp; The world’s best two-wheel racers converge on Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for Round 12 on April 3, 2027.<ul><li>Supercross pre-sale begins today for Supercross Preferred Customers to purchase the best seats for the race in advance prior to tickets going on-sale to the general public next Tuesday, October 13th. Fans can sign up for preferred access or make ticket purchases online at<a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/H0PeCL91AXuW4ANsBhzB5?domain=supercrosslive.com"> SupercrossLIVE.com</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul>The 17-race Supercross schedule will once again visit 16 cities spanning 13 different states from early January to mid-May, from West Coast staples like California, Arizona, and Washington, to Midwest and East Coast stalwarts like Texas, Florida, and Indiana. The 2027 schedule will also see the addition of two new destinations, with the sport’s first visits to the famed Alamodome in San Antonio and M&amp;T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The championship will also make anticipated returns to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 56th season of the Pro Motocross Championship will maintain its iconic slate of celebrated Nationals, featuring the most storied venues in all off-road motorcycle racing. The 11-race campaign will consist of 22 grueling motos and will travel to 10 different states over the course of the summer.&nbsp; At the conclusion of the regular season, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs &amp; Final will host three postseason rounds following Labor Day weekend; those cities and venues will be announced in January.&nbsp; &nbsp; After an offseason that will bring one of the most significant amounts of change in recent memory with many new faces in different places, the biggest and most high-profile athletes in the sport will line up on the starting gate to kick off the regular season inside the hallowed grounds of Southern California’s Angel Stadium for the Anaheim Opener in January. The premier 450SMX Class will be led by reigning Supercross Champion Ken Roczen, who will be joined by fellow champions with Jason Anderson, Jett Lawrence, Chase Sexton, Cooper Webb and newly crowned SMX World Champion Jorge Prado.&nbsp; This decorated group will be complemented by an impressive contingent of challengers, spearheaded by last season’s runner-up Hunter Lawrence, as well as Justin Barcia, Aaron Plessinger, and Malcolm Stewart, all of whom are former Main Event winners. It will also signify the rookie campaign for rising star Haiden Deegan.&nbsp; While the 250SMX Class field will ultimately be divided into Eastern and Western Divisional Championships for Supercross, the smaller displacement is brimming with ascending talent and budding superstars, with defending Eastern Divisional Champion Cole Davies at the top of that list. Additionally, the likes of Max Anstie, Julien Beaumer, Pierce Brown, Seth Hammaker, Chance Hymas, Cameron McAdoo, Jo Shimoda, Nate Thrasher, and newly crowned SMX World Champion Levi Kitchen are all former Main Event winners expected to challenge for their first title, regardless of which division they line up for. Davies will remain the rider to beat for the Pro Motocross campaign, where he’ll look to defend his crown against former championship runners-up in Kitchen and Shimoda and former winners like Beaumer, Hammaker, and Hymas. The 2027 SMX regular season will also welcome the highly anticipated U.S. debut of Belgian twins Lucas and Sacha Coenen. The siblings have become two of the sport’s most rapidly rising stars in MXGP and if their guest appearances in the Pro Motocross Championship this past summer are any indication, they’ll be instant title contenders. Lucas will compete in the 450SMX Class, while Sacha will race in the 250SMX Class, already with a win to his credit from Southwick in June. The always popular FanFest will be scheduled for all Supercross rounds where the expansive outside footprint features unprecedented access to the sport’s biggest stars with an up-close and intimate view of their racing machines and team rigs. As the name implies, FanFest is a festival for the fans and has become a major part of the Supercross experience where fans can jump back and forth between the paddock and the stadium to also watch practice and qualifying. WHEN: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 	Saturday, April 3, 2027<ul><li>Gates Open / Practice &amp; Qualifying starts at 12:00 PM</li><li>FanFest hours: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM</li><li>Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 PM</li><li>Racing starts at 7:00 PM</li></ul>WHERE:	Gillette Stadium – One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA&nbsp; 02035 TICKETS:	Tickets and FanFest Passes will be available for purchase online at<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/monster-energy-ama-supercross-tickets/artist/821673?venueId=8759"> Ticketmaster.com</a>. &nbsp;	&nbsp; *ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply For local Foxborough event info, please visit <a href="https://www.supercrosslive.com/tickets/foxborough-ma/apr-3-2027">https://www.supercrosslive.com/tickets/foxborough-ma/apr-3-2027</a>&nbsp; Be sure to follow all of the new SMX social media channels for exclusive content and additional info/news: Instagram: <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/XzMMCADX8JFrzmOgf2YCuy?domain=supermotocross.us9.list-manage.com">@supermotocross</a> | Facebook: <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/4L4sCBBX1KuPOZK1crdY5i?domain=supermotocross.us9.list-manage.com">@supermotocross</a>&nbsp; Twitter: <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/B4OICDkZwMTjk6A1I8ge3m?domain=supermotocross.us9.list-manage.com">@supermotocross</a> | YouTube: <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/T0aVCERXKNI1NAxmh4U8de?domain=supermotocross.us9.list-manage.com">@supermotocross</a>

Gillette Stadium

Get Ready for the One and Only Monster Jam®  Revving Back into Foxborough!

Tickets on sale now to see the world’s most popular Monster Jam trucks and best drivers. Roar into Gillette Stadium on April 10, 2027 for Stadium Championship Series West. (Foxborough, MA / October 13, 2026) – Get ready for the ultimate family day out at the one and only Monster Jam®, celebrating its 35th anniversary, at Gillette Stadium on April 10, 2027.&nbsp; Be loud, cheer hard and watch these Monster Jam trucks do the impossible as they take over Foxborough for a Saturday packed with stunts, smiles, and jaw-dropping skills.&nbsp; With awesome trucks, amazing stunts, big air, and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone!&nbsp; This isn’t just any event – it’s unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill.&nbsp; It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where your outside voice is allowed, and every big moment comes with an even bigger smile! Get Your Tickets Before They’re Gone! Tickets are on sale now at<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/monster-jam-tickets/artist/1542376?venueId=8759"> Ticketmaster.com</a>.&nbsp; Monster Jam Preferred Customers get the first chance to snag the best seats; fans can still sign up for free to grab an exclusive pre-sale code. The general public can purchase tickets starting Tuesday, October 20. Feel the Thrill of Full-Throttle Fun Get ready for big-time entertainment as Foxborough roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races, and plenty of big air!&nbsp; The world’s best drivers tear up the dirt as they battle for the Event Championship in three competitions: Racing, Skills, and everyone’s favorite, Freestyle, where Monster Jam trucks defy the laws of physics and do the impossible.&nbsp; Fans will be right in the middle of the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts, and saves.&nbsp; Start the Fun Early at the Monster Jam Pit Party® and the Monster Jam Trackside Experience The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party® on Saturday afternoon - your first stop for smiles, selfies with the trucks, high-fives and autographs from drivers, and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to start a day of adrenaline-charged fun, plus get an insider’s look at how these 12,000-pound trucks are built to stand up to the competition.&nbsp; And there’s no better way to get ready for the action than Monster Jam Trackside, happening about an hour before the event. It’s packed with driver interviews, pit crew sneak peeks, and epic giveaways that’ll get everyone pumped up before the action begins.&nbsp; Meet the Superstars of Monster Jam! These aren’t just any drivers - they’re world-class male and female athletes who have mastered controlling these 12,000-pound beasts. Whether pulling off insane backflips, nailing vertical 2-wheel tricks, or tearing up the track in all-out racing, these drivers are ready to wow fans with the most mind-blowing live motorsports action around. The competition is fierce as 12 top drivers battle it out for the Stadium Championship Series West title and a coveted spot in the Monster Jam World Finals® in Indianapolis on July 4th weekend. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching the world’s most popular trucks and drivers like reigning Monster Jam World Finals Racing champion Tyler Menninga in the legendary Grave Digger®, celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2027; Ryan Anderson, behind the wheel of Son-uva Digger®; and the 6-ton unicorn with a bold attitude, Sparkle Smash® driven by Jamie Sullivan. Stadium Series West also features Bailey Circuit™, a Monster Jam truck inspired by Ringling’s fan-favorite robotic pup, built to chase thrills and fetch fun – tail wags included!&nbsp; You can’t get this kind of wow just anywhere!&nbsp; WHEN:	 Saturday, April 10, 2027<ul><li>Event Time - 5:00 PM</li><li>Pit Party open from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (Saturday 5pm Event Ticket &amp; Pit Party Pass required for entry)</li></ul>WHERE:	Gillette Stadium - 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 TICKETS:	Gravity-defying action, down-to-earth prices! 	Tickets and Pit Passes will be available for purchase online at<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/monster-jam-tickets/artist/1542376?venueId=8759"> Ticketmaster.com</a>. &nbsp;	&nbsp; 	*Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply TRUCK LINEUP: &nbsp;Grave Digger® driven by Tyler Menninga; Sparkle Smash® driven by Jamie Sullivan; Zombie® driven by Bari Musawwir; Son-uva Digger® driven by Ryan Anderson; Ringling Bailey Circuit™ driven by Cory Rummell; El Toro Loco® driven by Joe Foley; TBA driven by Colt Stephens; Megalodon® driven by Jon Koehler; Avenger driven by Jim Koehler; Mayhem driven by Chris Koehler; Jester driven by Matt Pagliarulo; and Excaliber driven by Mike Pagliarulo **Truck and driver line-up subject to change For more detailed local info, please visit the Foxborough event page at<a href="https://www.monsterjam.com/en-us/events/foxborough-ma/apr-10-2027-apr-10-2027"> MonsterJam.com</a> Follow Monster Jam on our social media channels: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MonsterJam">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://x.com/MonsterJam">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monsterjam">Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@monsterjam"> TikTok</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Subscribe to the Monster Jam YouTube Channel at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam">http://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam</a> ### About Monster Jam Unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content, and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round.&nbsp; For more information, visit<a href="http://monsterjam.com/"> MonsterJam.com</a>. About Feld Motor Sports Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit <a href="http://www.monsterjam.com/">monsterjam.com</a>, <a href="http://www.supercrosslive.com/">SupercrossLIVE.com</a>, and <a href="http://www.feldentertainment.com/">feldentertainment.com</a> for more information. About Gillette Stadium: Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough, Mass., is New England’s premier sports and entertainment venue. The 64,628-seat stadium is the full-time home of the NFL’s six-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots and the home field of the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. Gillette Stadium is also one of the world’s top grossing concert venues, according to Billboard and Pollstar, boasting more than 100 concerts in venue history. Additionally, Gillette Stadium has hosted several notable sporting events including seven 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup matches, the 2023 Army-Navy Game, 2016 NHL Winter Classic, international soccer matches, NCAA athletics, professional lacrosse, motor sports and the Massachusetts high school football state championships. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.gillettestadium.com/"> www.GilletteStadium.com</a> or follow @GilletteStadium on X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Enjoy the taste of fall through a seasonal collaboration with Tougas Family Farm at Mandarin Oriental, Boston. On select Fridays in September and October, the hotel lobby will transform into a charming farm stand featuring freshly picked apples, apple cider, and cider donuts for purchase, all brought from the farm to the heart of Back Bay. This activation celebrates the simple joys of autumn and the farm's tradition of sharing its harvest with the community. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/boston/back-bay/dine">https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/boston/back-bay/dine	</a>

The Jazz Age: MHS Young Patron Party

Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT For one night only, the Massachusetts Historical Society transforms into a 1920s speakeasy.&nbsp; MHS Young Patrons are invited to join us for dancing, drinks, and some good old-fashioned fun. Get in the spirit with cocktail attire or a jazzy costume. Registration by October 15 is required. Grab a friend and register today! <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/Young-Patron-1920s-Jazz-Age-Party">Register to attend this in-person event.</a> If you would like to attend the Annual Young Patron Party, and are not a Young Patron Member, you can <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/Young-Patron-1920s-Jazz-Age-Party">register for $30</a>. Interested in becoming a Young Patron Member? Membership for those 40 years old and younger starts at $40 and includes free admission to public programs and invitations to Member-only events. <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/Young-Patron-1920s-Jazz-Age-Party">Join today</a>. Shh, it’s a speakeasy! Use password “historian’s hideaway” to enter at the door.&nbsp; For questions about the event, contact Megan McNally at mmcnally@masshist.org. By registering you are agreeing to abide by the <a href="https://www.masshist.org/admin/uploads/Visitor_Code_of_Conduct_2024_e1ce7f7c12.pdf">MHS Visitor Code of Conduct</a>.

Opening Our Doors: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the MHS

Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Massachusetts Historical Society! Join the MHS and our neighboring cultural institutions for a free day of fun in the Fenway during this year's 25th annual <a href="https://www.fenwayculture.org/opening-our-doors">Opening Our Doors</a>.&nbsp; Throughout the afternoon, the MHS will be open for activities and discussions inspired by the Indigenous philosophy of Seven Generations, exploring themes of community and interconnectedness between past, present, and future.&nbsp;<ul><li>At 1:00pm, enjoy a presentation and Q&amp;A with Brad Lopes, Aquinnah Wôpanâak scholar and Education &amp; Public Programs Manager for the Aquinnah Cultural Center.&nbsp;</li><li>View a special display of Indigenous art, publications, and material culture from the MHS collection.&nbsp;</li><li>Join MHS staff for gallery talks examining Indigenous items on display in the current exhibition, 1776: Declaring Independence.&nbsp;</li><li>Take part in family-friendly activities, from Indigenous-designed coloring pages to scavenger hunts to becoming history sleuths uncovering the uses of everyday objects from the past.&nbsp;</li></ul>Visitors will receive a plantable seed-paper bookmark. What knowledge and values will you plant for future generations? <a href="https://www.fenwayculture.org/opening-our-doors">Learn more</a> about Opening our Doors.

War for the Dawnland: Reimagining King Philip’s War

Monday, October 12, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Included: Optional lunch and afternoon lecture Fee: $25 (Fee waiver available upon request) <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/War-for-the-Dawnland-Reimagining-King-Philips-War-Workshop-In-Person">Register for this teacher workshop&nbsp;</a> In honor of Indigenous People's Day, join us for a K-12 teacher workshop on the history and legacy of the War for the Dawnland (also known as King Philip's War). This workshop will be led by Brad Lopes, Aquinnah Wampanoag scholar and Education &amp; Public Programs Manager for the Aquinnah Cultural Center, and MHS Education. Together, we will explore the war's causes; strategies Indigenous and colonial communities employed during the war; and consequences of the war on Native nations with a focus on Wampanoag communities. &nbsp; Drawing on the MHS primary source set, <a href="https://www.historysource.org/history-source-sets/dawnland-war">War for the Dawnland: Reimagining King Philip’s War</a>, we will closely analyze primary and secondary sources to better understand late 17th century Wampanoag perspectives and how and why these communities worked to protect their homelands and resist settler colonialism. We will consider the lasting impacts of the war and the ways in which they have resonated over time, and into the present day. We will also share strategies to teach vocabulary and ways to look at primary sources that center Indigenous perspectives. This program is open to all who work with K-12 students. Upon completion of the workshop and assignments, teachers can earn 10 PDPs. Please email us with any questions at education@masshist.org. MHS Education, with Brad Lopes, will be offering this same workshop in different locations around the state. All workshop participants will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one or small group feedback and instructional coaching from Brad Lopes after the workshop. Alternate Dates (to be posted): Wednesday, 11/11 (Veteran’s Day), 9:30am-12:30pm, on Zoom Thursday, 2/18, Mashpee, MA (Time and Location TBA) Additional programs in Martha's Vineyard, other spring programming TBA Refund Policy: We often have waitlists for our teacher workshops. If you register but are unable to attend, please email us at education@masshist.org. If you cancel within one week of the workshop, we will not be able to issue refunds. Photo credit: Brad Lopes, Aquinnah Sunset, February 2026

Enjoy the taste of fall through a seasonal collaboration with Tougas Family Farm at Mandarin Oriental, Boston. On select Fridays in September and October, the hotel lobby will transform into a charming farm stand featuring freshly picked apples, apple cider, and cider donuts for purchase, all brought from the farm to the heart of Back Bay. This activation celebrates the simple joys of autumn and the farm's tradition of sharing its harvest with the community. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/boston/back-bay/dine">https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/boston/back-bay/dine</a>

Gallery Talk - We The People

Friday, October 9, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/Gallery-Talk--We-The-People-09Oct2026">Register for the gallery talk</a> Join Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk highlighting the latest rotating installation from the <a href="https://www.masshist.org/adams">Adams Presidential Library</a>. Learn how the Adamses and their contemporaries thought about and formed a new American code of laws and how they answered the question, “How do you like our new constitution?” &nbsp; This program received support from the <a href="https://www.neh.gov/">National Endowment for the Humanities</a>.&nbsp; By registering you are agreeing to abide by the <a href="https://www.masshist.org/admin/uploads/Visitor_Code_of_Conduct_2024_e1ce7f7c12.pdf">MHS Visitor Code of Conduct</a>.

A Conversation with Melville biographer Andrew Delbanco on the 175th anniversary of Moby-Dick

Andrew Delbanco, Columbia University In discussion with Natalie Dykstra, Hope College Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM EDT This event is hybrid.&nbsp; <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/New-England-Biography-Series-with-Andrew-Delbanco---In-Person-Research">Register to attend in person&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/New-England-Biography-Series-with-Andrew-Delbanco---Virtual-Research">Register to attend online</a> The New England Biography Series presents a conversation with the distinguished scholar Andrew Delbanco on the 175th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. In his thrilling 2005 biography, Melville: His World and Work, Delbanco observes how the master was the "first American to write with such outrageous freedom," inventing a new prose that would anticipate modernism. Delbanco is Alexander Hamilton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University and President of the Teagle Foundation. His other books include The War Before the War: Fugitive Slaves and the Struggle for America’s Soul (2018), and College: What it Was, Is, and Should Be (2012 and 2023). Delbanco has been awarded a National Humanities Medal and in 2022 delivered the Jefferson Lecture. Join Natalie Dykstra in conversation with Andrew Delbanco about Herman Melville, his enduring literary influence, and the art and craft of biography. Join the conversation at the <a href="https://www.masshist.org/seminars/new-england-biography-series">New England Biography Series</a>. The New England Biography Series is a forum for writers and readers alike to engage in an ongoing discussion about the historical, literary, and methodological questions that make biography a challenging and rewarding undertaking.&nbsp; The in-person reception starts at 4:15 PM and the seminar will begin at 5:00 PM. The virtual seminar begins at 5:00 PM and will be hosted on the video conference platform, Zoom. Registrants will receive a confirmation message with attendance information. By registering you are agreeing to abide by the <a href="https://www.masshist.org/admin/uploads/Visitor_Code_of_Conduct_2024_e1ce7f7c12.pdf">MHS Visitor Code of Conduct</a>.

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S16: editor picks

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Whose History & Tradition: Legal Elites or Ordinary Americans? Abortion in U.S. Newspapers, 1830-1868

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Gallery Talk - We The People

A Conversation with Melville biographer Andrew Delbanco on the 175th anniversary of Moby-Dick