Two Monuments. Two Visions of America. Who Are We Honoring?
On Veterans Day, discover the remarkable story behind Boston's Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. From Black Civil War soldiers marching through Boston in 1863 to Harriet Tubman's emotional visit decades later, this historic monument offers a powerful contrast to Trump's controversial proposal for a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
The Other Boston Harborwalk: Walking the Waterfront in Dorchester
There’s another Boston Harborwalk beyond the familiar downtown waterfront. Explore Dorchester’s shoreline, Corita Kent’s iconic Rainbow Swash and the newly connected Neponset River Greenway.
Rafael Devers Comes Back to Fenway—and Reopens an Old Boston Wound
Rafael Devers became one of the most recognizable faces of the Red Sox, making his story about more than statistics. His time in Boston also became a window into roster decisions, expectations, and the complicated relationship between a star player and the franchise.
Bunker Hill Is Still Giving Up Its Secrets
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the first major clashes of the American Revolution and remains one of Boston’s defining historic moments. Today, the monument in Charlestown marks the site and tells a larger story about resistance, sacrifice, and the birth of a nation.