East Boston History

January 14, 2026

Sharing East Boston histories on January 24

Join Hola Cultura for a community conversation featuring East Boston residents who’ve participated in our Tide Talks Oral History Project....

September 17, 2025

With oral history listening stations inside and history bingo and other activities on the front lawn, community members came together...

September 3, 2025

During his time as a postdoctoral research fellow, social worker Josh Lown found he didn’t have to look beyond his...

July 23, 2025

Rising tides and rents: changing times in East Boston, oral history project This summer, we’re launching Tide Talks, our latest...

July 16, 2025

Today, enjoy the final installment of Hola Cultura’s “Sidewalk Stories,” made in partnership with the Boston Research Center (BRC). In...