Lammas/Lughnasad - August 1, 2019 Lammas, also known as Lughnasad, or Lughnassadh, is a pagan holiday and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Each sabbat marks a seasonal turning point. The sabbat occurs on August 1, which is about halfway between the summer solstice (Litha) and the fall equinox (Mabon). This holiday…
Summer Reads for History/Historical Fiction Fans
Summer vacation is the perfect time to catch up on your TBR list. If you are looking for suggestions to add to that list, several well-known authors are back with new works that are sure to appeal to history/historical fiction fans. Check out the list below for a selection of both fiction and nonfiction titles…
Books of Mormon for Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day - July 24, 2019 Pioneer Day, celebrated on July 24, is an official state holiday in Utah in the United States. It commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into Utah’s Salt Lake Valley, which took place on July 24, 1847. They settled there after being forced…
Once We Were Sisters
Sisters often share a special bond that's hard to define. A sister is someone with whom you can laugh and be silly like when you were kids, who still sees in you the child you once were, and who shares your past and your memories of it. As you're growing up and you're close, you can't…
The Origins of a Masterwork
Twenty-nine years. Twenty-nine years is a staggering amount of time to spend on a single project. But twenty-nine years is precisely how long artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) worked on "Triumph of Religion," his mural cycle at the Boston Public Library. And, even after those twenty-nine years of work between 1890 and 1919, the cycle was…
Destination Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the quintessential travel destination! Massachusetts has a lot to offer people of all ages. There is something for everyone, especially history buffs, food aficionados, and lovers of the outdoors. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, there is a myriad of attractions around. To plan your next getaway, take a look at…
Maps and the Spanish-American War
This post was written in collaboration with Rachel Mead, who works at the Leventhal Map & Education Center as a GIS, Gallery, and Social Media Intern. The Leventhal Map and Education Center is currently hosting an exhibition titled, America Transformed: Mapping the 19th Century. From 1800-1900, the US expanded westward, taking over land through war, treaty…
Recently Digitized: Boston Tax Records, 1780-1821
The BPL Rare Books and Manuscripts Department has just digitized a major collection of early Boston tax records. Comprised of approximately 90,000 handwritten pages, the collection covers the years 1780 through 1821 and represents a rich data set for genealogists and historians alike. The records contain a wealth of information about individual residents and about…
Enjoy Your Vacation and Pause Your Holds
It's summer and time for a little rest and recreation. Maybe you've got a trip planned — to the cape, to visit family, or to somewhere far away and exotic. Maybe you've got a lot of activities lined up — trips to the beach, afternoons spent hiking, or barbecues with friends. But remember that bestseller you requested…
Patent and Trademark Resource Center at the BPL
The Boston Public Library is home to a U. S. Patent and Trademark Resource Center. The staff of the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) at the Central Library in Copley Square can direct you to information about the patent and trademark application process. They can also demonstrate how to use search tools to…
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