The BWHT board had a surprise guest, Professor Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, who was visiting from afar to present at MIT. Left to right: BWHT Board Members: Maria D'Itria, Meg Campbell, Ferna Phillips, Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto (guest), Cindy Stone, Linda Stern, Mary Rudder at the Boston Public … [Read more...] about Surprise Guest for BWHT Board
Charlestown
This walk was developed by fifth graders at the Harvard/Kent Elementary School in Charlestown in 2017. Site 1: Charlestown Navy Yard Rosie the Riveter is a salute to the thousands of women who worked at jobs vacated by men who were fighting in World War II. Rear Admiral Grace … [Read more...] about Charlestown
East Boston
East Boston was created by connecting five islands using landfill. Noddle Island served as grazing land for cattle. Hog Island was renamed Breed’s Island. Governor’s Island, Bird Island and Apple Island became part of the expansion of Logan International Airport. East Boston has long provided a … [Read more...] about East Boston
Comcast Newsmakers interviews BWHT board member Michelle Jenney
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Lina Frank Hecht
Lina Frank Hecht (1848-1921) As one of Boston’s leading women philanthropists of the day, Lina Hecht founded some of the earliest settlement houses in the city to serve the growing Eastern European Jewish community. She also acted as a catalyst, bringing together people within the warmth of her … [Read more...] about Lina Frank Hecht
Rose Finkelstein Norwood
Rose Finkelstein Norwood (1889-1980) Rose Finkelstein Norwood was an energetic, indefatigable union activist and organizer. She believed strongly in the rights of workers to unionize, and she was part of many strikes and organizing drives in Boston and the wider New England area. She not only … [Read more...] about Rose Finkelstein Norwood