History Unlocked Drop-in Chats

HISTORY UNLOCKED: DROP-IN CHATS EVERY 2nd THURSDAY 6-8 pm EVERY 4th SATURDAY 10 am-12 pm THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY, and PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville. JOIN US TO CELEBRATE SOMERVILLE FROM ROOTS TO REVOLUTION ON THE 25OTH ANNIVERSARY! THE POWDER HOUSE Thur., May 8 Thur.,. May 22 Sat., June 28 Thur., August 7 Sat., September 27 MILK ROW CEMETERY Thur., June 12 Sat., July 26 Thur., September 11 Sat., October 25 PROSPECT HILL Sat., May 24 Thur.., May 29 Thur., July 10 Sat., August 23 Thur., October 9

Somerville Museum

Trolley Tour: Industrial Line

Hop on board our trolley tour and explore the history of the Industrial Line! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trolley-tour-industrial-line-registration-1301219997039?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">RSVP Here</a> Experience Somerville like never before! Join us for an engaging one-hour trolley tour that begins and ends at the vibrant Assembly Row. Dive into Somerville's rich industrial history, full of groundbreaking "firsts." Discover the city's industrious past as you visit charming brick alleys, historic workers' cottages, and bustling railroad-side factories that played a pivotal role in shaping the community. Celebrate the diverse contributions of workers from all genders, ages, and countries of origin who crafted the products that symbolize our heritage. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the heart of Somerville! Discounted tickets are available for low-income families. The Trolley Tour will run rain or shine. Please be mindful of uneven ground.

Assembly Square Drive

First Flag: Somerville and the Siege of Boston

Come for beer, stay for history! Join Professor Dan Breen and the Somerville Museum for another discussion of Somerville's history. From the chaos following Lexington and Concord in April 1775 to raising the Grand Union flag on Prospect Hill in January 1776, the siege of Boston saw eight turbulent months of missteps, rivalries, and disorganization. Yet from this turmoil emerged the first truly American army - united in purpose and forging a new national identity.&nbsp;

Aeronaut Brewing

THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY &amp; PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October. EVERY 2nd THURSDAY 6-8 pm EVERY 4th SATURDAY 10 am-12 pm THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY, and PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville. JOIN US TO CELEBRATE SOMERVILLE FROM ROOTS TO REVOLUTION ON THE 25OTH ANNIVERSARY! THE POWDER HOUSE Thur.., May 8 Thur.., May 22 Sat., June 28 Thur., August 7 Sat., September 27 MILK ROW CEMETERY Thur., June 12 Sat., July 26 Thur., September 11 Sat., October 25 PROSPECT HILL Sat., May 24 Thur.., May 29 Thur., July 10 Sat., August 23 Thur., October 9

Valentine's Day Mixer

Have a free professional portrait taken against the backdrop of your choice. Whet your appetite for the evening with mocktails and sweet treats, and take in our current exhibition, "The Art of the Festival." $10 for non-members; $5 for members. Please register on our website: <a href="http://www.somervillemuseum.org">www.somervillemuseum.org</a>.

249th Flag Raising at Prospect Hill

Every New Year’s Day, Somerville commemorates an important moment of the American Revolution: The First Flag Raising. The event re-enacts the one that took place on Prospect Hill on January 1, 1776. General Washington raised a new American flag on that day over the highest point in the land, Prospect Hill - in what is now Somerville. Numerous city officials, the Ancient &amp; Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts based out of Faneuil Hall (Boston), and re-enactors participate in the ceremony and parade. This year, we are excited to welcome Phillis Wheatley and Martha Washington to the festivities. The event starts at Somerville City Hall at 11:30 and proceeds to Prospect Hill for an hour long program, from noon till 1pm.

Prospect Hill Park

Vitamin B for Victory: How Beer Helped Win WWII

During World War One, the U.S. government did everything it could to discourage beer drinking among the Doughboys. A generation later, Washington shifted course entirely, going out of its way to make beer accessible to soldiers and sailors on all the fighting fronts of WWII. The consequences would shape American drinking habits down to the present day. In this special presentation by Dan Breen, PhD, we will follow the course of American beers from the Solomons to Bastogne, as the Greatest Generation marched towards victory with Lagers in hand. Tickets include one drink from Aeronaut Brewing! About Aeronaut Brewed with curiosity and backed by science. We’ve always pushed the boundaries when it comes to brewing. From propagating our own in-house yeast, to partnering with local businesses to source unique ingredients, experimentation is at our core. Alongside our commitment to creative brewing, we’ve always prioritized community. Since our inception, we’ve partnered with and featured countless local artists on our beer labels, welcomed resident musicians into our taprooms and worked with so many incredible local entrepreneurs and organizations. We pride ourselves on forging strong connections and being involved in our neighborhood. As we continue to grow and find ourselves reaching other communities in the Boston area and beyond, we carry with us a deep dedication to place and belonging. Aeronaut Brewing is ADA accessible. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or reasonable modifications should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.

Spark of the Revolution: the 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm, the Somerville Museum is partnering with the City of Somerville to produce a re-enactment of the historic event, followed by a living history fair. The fair will include docent tours of the Powder House, activity tables, and even a scavenger hunt of the park!  What was the Powder Alarm? Learn more about the events leading up to September 1, 1774: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3vfBQiV93c">May 23, 2024 Lecture - How to Lose an Empire: The Road to the Powder Alarm.</a> The re-enactment will begin at approximately 9:30 AM, followed by a living history fair and docent tours from approximately 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Free and accessible. For additional ADA accommodations, please contact 311 (617-666-3311) in advance.

Nathan Tufts Park

Tavern Talk: the 190th Anniversary of the Ursuline Convent Burning

On August 11, 1834, an Ursuline Convent on Mt. Benedict, in what is now Somerville, was vandalized and then burned to the ground by an anti-Catholic mob. Author and Salem State Professor Emeritus Nancy Schultz will explore the tensions over class, gender, religion, ethnicity, and education that fueled the convent's destruction. Tickets are $12 and include one drink from Aeronaut Brewing! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tavern-talk-the-190th-anniversary-of-the-ursuline-convent-burning-tickets-943623642717" target="_blank">Register in advance via Eventbrite</a>. ABOUT AERONAUT Brewed with curiosity and backed by science. We’ve always pushed the boundaries when it comes to brewing. From propagating our own in-house yeast, to partnering with local businesses to source unique ingredients, experimentation is at our core. Alongside our commitment to creative brewing, we’ve always prioritized community. Since our inception, we’ve partnered with and featured countless local artists on our beer labels, welcomed resident musicians into our taprooms and worked with so many incredible local entrepreneurs and organizations. We pride ourselves on forging strong connections and being involved in our neighborhood. As we continue to grow and find ourselves reaching other communities in the Boston area and beyond, we carry with us a deep dedication to place and belonging. Aeronaut Brewing is ADA accessible. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or reasonable modifications should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. For other questions or comments, please contact Grace Bryan, the Somerville Museum’s Historic Events Manager at <a href="mailto:grace@somervillemuseum.org?subject=I%27d%20love%20to%20volunteer!" target="_blank">grace@somervillemuseum.org</a>.

Patriots' Day Colonial Fair

Join the Somerville Museum and the City of Somerville for the annual Patriots’ Day celebration at Foss Park! Play colonial games and activities, enjoy refreshments, and greet Paul Revere.&nbsp;Admission is free and registration is NOT required. For full details, please visit somervillemuseum.org/patriots-day.

Foss Park

Museo Inmigrante: Closing Reception

Join us for a closing reception celebrating our current exhibition, Museo Inmigrante: Stories of Resilience from Somerville's Padres Latinos! Padres Latinos is a mutual aid group of more than 230 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking parents with children in the Somerville Public Schools (SPS). The group formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate for SPS Latino students and reduce or eliminate the achievement gap between Latino students and their peers. The group also strengthens its community by sharing information about food, education, cultural opportunities, and housing resources. For this exhibit, Padres Latinos partnered with award-winning photographers Mario Quiroz and Iaritza Menjivar to explore stories from its members about immigration, home, family, memory, community, and finding purpose. Padres Latinos invites all Somerville residents and visitors across the region to the exhibition. Many thanks to Mass Humanities, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and The Leonian Foundation for their support. For more information about Padres Latinos, please visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.padreslatinossps.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR113Uh6rjkT9cV3sSCHJMU7b98-wPBu9OgMm4hX_pi6oIe5jeR8FkRBfY4&amp;h=AT0jAjDKi0Tf-X67PUNdhlrfQ_W8WRi3JAtO3QWqVTtBQcdR-Gr-yWt44eUKPpyJHFkzxLvagATmfE-LyxhdMh9PxqkJnwP3BDw3Pm4vXPFtJG7vgkuaM1fpqjb-KTuXa-VbOZa2ojqhm3iWPvyZWGg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5B0%5D=AT05cPhktm7oBOnDpZgWmHcP3xSXm0ilZ0MhNWnpIWYya__4X-g8exvE54NwxZDeK7_2rPAK-8MHF5FQfLrwlKrYHSs1vu4XK64-EZr2p7hsx1W25LX_5Ts2VtcOmU9LngtfZPsC9TZP6DcLlK45H771Loco">www.padreslatinossps.org.</a> Admission: $5; all tickets purchased at the door.  Free to visitors 12 years of age and under Free to active members of the Somerville Museum Free to members of Padres Latinos (please let us know when you arrive) NOTE: The museum will be open for this closing reception from 12–3pm. It will not be open for regular open hours from 12–5pm, but instead will be closing promptly at 3pm. The is the last chance to view this exhibition.  Parking: Please note that there is no dedicated parking at the Somerville Museum. For more information and how to get to the Museum please review our website: <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere?fbclid=IwAR0rwXPLxf9FQQr9onwQwwr-BSpH827kAIsa6tdNhz6TKAAtnpKc1kazye8">https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere</a> Accessibility: The Somerville Museum is now handicapped accessible. The ADA entrance can be found on the ground level at 1 Westwood Road. For more information please check out our website at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.somervillemuseum.org%2Fgettinghere%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2RyoIZ8dlyMkGnoitoYX7OGNUn0gUO4pAN4et_o79TOmSqhk9WpU8d3QU&amp;h=AT3TnEdRtbmLxJhStGWZ7hqtu0dsvvsSPePpVEzkRU2ja6YAi0G0KAM1pASzOEpn1qecA-UhPzU_IMGha16WMVAV1Lq-vc_NeasjE3qzKZQcSNI-QspzsfIQ1yNYvdymBNxpHZOTGjZlKB8BZEXo6Pk&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5B0%5D=AT05cPhktm7oBOnDpZgWmHcP3xSXm0ilZ0MhNWnpIWYya__4X-g8exvE54NwxZDeK7_2rPAK-8MHF5FQfLrwlKrYHSs1vu4XK64-EZr2p7hsx1W25LX_5Ts2VtcOmU9LngtfZPsC9TZP6DcLlK45H771Loco">https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:info@somervillemuseum.org">info@somervillemuseum.org</a>. _____________________ About Somerville's Padres Latinos: Padres Latinos de las Escuelas Públicas de Somerville es un grupo de ayuda mutua conformado por un grupo de más de 200 padres portugués e hispano-hablantes que han estado apoyándose al compartir información, recursos sobre educación, alojamiento, salud, y apoyo comunitario a través de social media, WhatsApp, durante la pandemia. Latino Parents of Somerville Public Schools is a mutual aid group made up of a group of more than 200 Portuguese and Spanish-speaking parents who have been supporting each other by sharing information, resources on education, housing, health, and community support through social media, WhatsApp, during the pandemic. _____________________ *Admission fees help the museum pay for programming, staffing, and overhead. We appreciate your support in helping us continue to create community programming. Funded [in part] by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the City of Somerville. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from Mass Humanities. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.

Museo Inmigrante: Mental Health in the Latino Community

Trauma, Losses, and the Strengths of the Latino Community. Trauma, pérdidas y fortalezas de la Comunidad Latina _____________________ Admission:&nbsp;$10; free to members and visitors 12 years of age and under. Active Somerville Museum members use code MEMBER for discount; members of Padres Latinos use code PADRESEVENT. RSVP:&nbsp;We encourage reserving advanced tickets as space will be limited. TIMING:&nbsp;Please arrive by&nbsp;5:45pm. NOTE:&nbsp;Please note that this event will be conducted in Spanish with translation services provided. Parking:&nbsp;Please note that there is no dedicated parking at the Somerville Museum. For more information and how to get to the Museum please review our website: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere Accessibility:&nbsp;The Somerville Museum is now handicapped accessible. The ADA entrance can be found on the ground level at 1 Westwood Road. For more information please check out our website at https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere or email us at info@somervillemuseum.org. _____________________ Entrada: $10; Gratis para miembros y visitantes menores de 12 años. Los miembros activos del Museo de Somerville utilizan el código MEMBER para obtener descuento; Los miembros de Padres Latinos usan el código PADRESEVENT. Confirme su asistencia: le recomendamos reservar entradas con antelación ya que el espacio será limitado. HORARIO: Llegue antes de las 5:45 p. m. Estacionamiento: tenga en cuenta que no hay estacionamiento exclusivo en el Museo de Somerville. Para obtener más información y cómo llegar al museo, consulte nuestro sitio web: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere Accesibilidad: El Museo de Somerville ahora es accesible para discapacitados. La entrada ADA se puede encontrar en la planta baja en 1 Westwood Road. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere o envíenos un correo electrónico a info@somervillemuseum.org. _____________________ Entrada: $ 10; gratuito para associados e visitantes de até 12 anos de idade. Membros ativos do Somerville Museum usam o código MEMBER para desconto; membros dos Padres Latinos usam o código PADRESEVENT. RSVP: Incentivamos a reserva antecipada de ingressos, pois as vagas serão limitadas. HORÁRIO: Chegue até às 17h45. Estacionamento: Observe que não há estacionamento dedicado no Museu Somerville. Para mais informações e como chegar ao Museu, consulte nosso site: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere Acessibilidade: O Museu Somerville agora é acessível para deficientes. A entrada ADA pode ser encontrada no térreo, em 1 Westwood Road. Para obter mais informações, verifique nosso site em https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere ou envie um email para info@somervillemuseum.org. _____________________ About the event: Join us for a conversation about mental health and the Latino community with clinical social workers. For the Latino community, mental health can be a difficult topic since it can be perceived as taboo. Many experiences can lead to or exacerbate mental health conditions including immigration, trauma, assimilation into a different culture, marginalization and generational conflicts. In addition to the language barrier, the Latino community can face obstacles to accessing needed services, leading some to suffer in silence instead of receiving proper treatment. What should we know about mental health in the Latino community? What resources are available? How can Latinos receive services earlier in order to reduce long-term suffering? How can the social taboos around mental health conditions be dismantled? Bring your questions for this important discussion. <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museoinmigrante-bios" target="_blank">Jessica C. Gutierrez, Licensed Independent Social Worker</a> <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museoinmigrante-bios" target="_blank">Jennifer Ochoa, Somerville Public Schools LCSW</a> Sobre el evento: Únase a nosotros para conversar sobre salud mental y la comunidad latina con trabajadores sociales clínicos. Para la comunidad latina, la salud mental puede ser un tema difícil ya que puede percibirse como un tabú. Muchas experiencias pueden provocar o exacerbar afecciones de salud mental, como la inmigración, el trauma, la asimilación a una cultura diferente, la marginación y los conflictos generacionales. Además de la barrera del idioma, la comunidad latina puede enfrentar obstáculos para acceder a los servicios necesarios, lo que lleva a algunos a sufrir en silencio en lugar de recibir el tratamiento adecuado. ¿Qué debemos saber sobre la salud mental en la comunidad latina? ¿Qué recursos están disponibles? ¿Cómo pueden los latinos recibir servicios antes para reducir el sufrimiento a largo plazo? ¿Cómo se pueden desmantelar los tabúes sociales en torno a las enfermedades mentales? Traiga sus preguntas para esta importante discusión. <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museoinmigrante-bios" target="_blank">Jessica C. Gutierrez, Licensed Independent Social Worker</a> <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museoinmigrante-bios" target="_blank">Jennifer Ochoa, Somerville Public Schools LCSW</a> Sobre o evento: Junte-se a nós para uma conversa sobre saúde mental e a comunidade latina com assistentes sociais clínicos. Para a comunidade latina, a saúde mental pode ser um tema difícil, pois pode ser considerada um tabu. Muitas experiências podem levar ou agravar condições de saúde mental, incluindo imigração, trauma, assimilação numa cultura diferente, marginalização e conflitos geracionais. Além da barreira linguística, a comunidade latina pode enfrentar obstáculos no acesso aos serviços necessários, levando alguns a sofrer em silêncio em vez de receberem tratamento adequado. O que devemos saber sobre saúde mental na comunidade latina? Quais recursos estão disponíveis? Como podem os latinos receber serviços mais cedo, a fim de reduzir o sofrimento a longo prazo? Como podem ser desmantelados os tabus sociais em torno das condições de saúde mental? Traga suas dúvidas para essa importante discussão. <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museoinmigrante-bios" target="_blank">Jessica C. Gutierrez, Licensed Independent Social Worker</a> <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museoinmigrante-bios" target="_blank">Jennifer Ochoa, Somerville Public Schools LCSW</a> _____________________ *Admission fees help the museum pay for programming, staffing, and overhead. We appreciate your support in helping us continue to create community programming. Funded [in part] by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the City of Somerville. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from Mass Humanities. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation. Feature image by photographer Mario Quiroz.

Valentine's Day at the Somerville Museum

Grab your spouse, partner, roommate, bestie, sibling, or anyone you love and join us for a very special event. Open for special hours this Valentine's Day come visit the current exhibition, Museo Inmigrante, and enjoy a photoshoot with award-winning photographer, Iaritza Menjivar. We'll provide the props, background, and expertise. This Valentine's Day do something a little different, support your local museum, and share the love with professional photos. Admission: $16/person; $12 for active Somerville Museum members (use code VDAYMEMBER for discount) Timing: Purchasing tickets does not guarantee a specific time slot. This event is first come, first served.  Parking: Please note that there is no dedicated parking at the Somerville Museum. For more information and how to get to the Museum please review our website: <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere">https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere</a> Accessibility: The Somerville Museum is now handicapped accessible. The ADA entrance can be found on the ground level at 1 Westwood Road. For more information please check out our website at <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere">https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:info@somervillemuseum.org">info@somervillemuseum.org</a>. _____________________ <a href="http://www.iaritza.com/contactme">About Iaritza Menjivar:</a> Iaritza Menjivar, a photographer based in Somerville, Massachusetts. In 2023, Iaritza was awarded a <a href="https://www.collectivefuturesfund.org/news/23grantees">Sustaining Practice Grant from the Collective Futures Fund</a>. In 2022, she earned recognition as one of WBUR's "<a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/09/19/the-makers">The Makers: 15 Artists of Color Leaving an Imprint on Massachusetts.</a>" Her pandemic-era work and retrospective of her projects is highlighted in the short documentary film, "<a href="https://www.weareheretoo.com/">We Are Here Too</a>." Iaritza's photography has been published in The Washington Post and The New York Times. Notably, her piece, "<a href="https://archive.nytimes.com/lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/05/11/honoring-a-debt-to-immigrant-parents/">Honoring a Debt to Immigrant Parents,</a>" is a photo essay from her First Generation series. Her photography work has been exhibited in various national exhibits, including "Reconstructed" at Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC), "Modern Families" at ArtsWestchester , and the Photoville Festival in NY. Her solo exhibit, "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f9KRIt1_1Y">First Generation: Raíces,</a>" was showcased at the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f9KRIt1_1Y">Griffin Museum of Photography</a>. She is also a featured photographer for Somerville Museum's current exhibition, <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museo-inmigrante">Museo Inmigrante: Stories of Resilience from Somerville's Padres Latinos.</a> _____________________ About the exhibition: <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museo-inmigrante-spanish">Para la versión en español</a> <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/museo-inmigrante-portuguese">Para versão em português</a> Padres Latinos is a mutual aid group of more than 230 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking parents with children in the Somerville Public Schools (SPS). The group formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate for SPS Latino students and reduce or eliminate the achievement gap between Latino students and their peers. The group also strengthens its community by sharing information about food, education, cultural opportunities, and housing resources. For this exhibit, Padres Latinos partnered with award-winning photographers Mario Quiroz and Iaritza Menjivar to explore stories from its members about immigration, home, family, memory, community, and finding purpose. Padres Latinos invites all Somerville residents and visitors across the region to the exhibition. Many thanks to Mass Humanities, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and The Leonian Foundation for their support. For more information about Padres Latinos, please visit <a href="http://www.padreslatinossps.org/">www.padreslatinossps.org</a>. _____________________ About Somerville's Padres Latinos: Padres Latinos de las Escuelas Públicas de Somerville es un grupo de ayuda mutua conformado por un grupo de más de 200 padres portugués e hispano-hablantes que han estado apoyándose al compartir información, recursos sobre educación, alojamiento, salud, y apoyo comunitario a través de social media, WhatsApp, durante la pandemia. Latino Parents of Somerville Public Schools is a mutual aid group made up of a group of more than 200 Portuguese and Spanish-speaking parents who have been supporting each other by sharing information, resources on education, housing, health, and community support through social media, WhatsApp, during the pandemic. _____________________ *Admission fees help the museum pay for programming, staffing, and overhead. We appreciate your support in helping us continue to create community programming. Funded [in part] by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the City of Somerville. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from Mass Humanities. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.

Museo Inmigrante: Opening Reception

Padres Latinos is a mutual aid group of more than 230 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking parents with children in the Somerville Public Schools (SPS). The group formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate for SPS Latino students and reduce or eliminate the achievement gap between Latino students and their peers. The group also strengthens its community by sharing information about food, education, cultural opportunities, and housing resources. For this exhibit, Padres Latinos partnered with award-winning photographers Mario Quiroz and Iaritza Menjivar to explore stories from its members about immigration, home, family, memory, community, and finding purpose. Padres Latinos invites all Somerville residents and visitors across the region to the exhibition. Many thanks to Mass Humanities, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and The Leonian Foundation for their support. For more information about Padres Latinos, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.padreslatinossps.org/" target="_blank">www.padreslatinossps.org</a>. Admission:&nbsp;$5; free to Somerville Museum members and visitors 12 years of age and under. (use code MEMBER)* RSVP:&nbsp;This event is first come first served, tickets can be purchased in advance or at the museum. Parking:&nbsp;Please note that there is no dedicated parking at the Somerville Museum. For more information and how to get to the Museum please review our website: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere Accessibility:&nbsp;The Somerville Museum is now handicapped accessible. The ADA entrance can be found on the ground level at 1 Westwood Road. For more information please check out our website at https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere or email us at info@somervillemuseum.org. _____________________ About Somerville's Padres Latinos: Padres Latinos de las Escuelas Públicas de Somerville es un grupo de ayuda mutua conformado por un grupo de más de 200 padres portugués e hispano-hablantes que han estado apoyándose al compartir información, recursos sobre educación, alojamiento, salud, y apoyo comunitario a través de social media, WhatsApp, durante la pandemia. Latino Parents of Somerville Public Schools is a mutual aid group made up of a group of more than 200 Portuguese and Spanish-speaking parents who have been supporting each other by sharing information, resources on education, housing, health, and community support through social media, WhatsApp, during the pandemic. _____________________ *Admission fees help the museum pay for programming, staffing, and overhead. We appreciate your support in helping us continue to create community programming. Funded [in part] by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the City of Somerville. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from Mass Humanities. This program is made possible [in part] by a grant from the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation.

Veteran's Day Event: The GI Bill and How it Changed America

The Serviceman's Readjustment Act of 1944 – better known as the GI Bill – has come down to us as one of the most significant pieces of legislation on the twentieth century. Most take it for granted today as a major success story, but the truth is that the GI Bill very nearly failed in Congress; and its practical effects were not what millions of veterans had a right to expect from it. In this presentation, we will delve into the story of the GI Bill, praising its virtues, even as we take account of its failures. About Dan Breen Dan Breen is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Legal Studies at Brandeis University. After receiving a law degree at the University of Georgia, Breen received a Ph.D. in American History at Boston College. Breen has been teaching law at Brandeis on a part-time basis since 1998, and began the duties of a full time instructor in the Legal Studies program in 2015. Breen is a resident of Somerville and a long-time member of the Somerville Museum. He is also an integral part of programs like Voices from Somerville, the Penny Chronicles exhibition, and many more events and programs.  ADMISSION: $10; free to active Somerville Museum members and visitors 12 years of age and under. (use code MEMBER) RSVP: Space is limited and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the Museum. PARKING: Please note that there is no dedicated parking at the Somerville Museum. For more information and how to get to the Museum please review our website: <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere">https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere</a> ACCESSIBILITY: The Somerville Museum is now ADA accessible. For more information please check out our website at <a href="https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere">https://www.somervillemuseum.org/gettinghere</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:info@somervillemuseum.org">info@somervillemuseum.org</a>.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S19: interest based

WBUR’s 75th birthday celebrations 💫

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.