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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 21m

✨🏛️National Treasure: CLA Edition

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📧 Want to bring your group to tour the CLA? Send us an email: info@14beacon.org

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📸 Thank you to Jamin Creed Rowan and BYU American Studies students for visiting the CLA yesterday! Their travel theme at the CLA was “America at the Crossroads of Religion.” Kyle Roberts & Tricia Peone were happy to share highlights of our recently concluded exhibition, Sacred Rebellion.

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Witches of Massachusetts Bay @witchesmassbay.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Oct 23: Early New England Witchcraft Collections Tour at @congrelib.bsky.social. View rare books & manuscripts, including 17th-century works on ghosts & witchcraft, books connected to Salem witch trials, sermons about witchcraft, & Cotton Mather’s diary. congregationallibrary.org/events/early...

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Early New England Witchcraft Collections Tour - Congregational Library & Archives

Join Dr. Tricia Peone, New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director, at 14 Beacon for a tour exploring puritan beliefs about witchcraft.

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Witches of Massachusetts Bay @witchesmassbay.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Oct. 13 (virtual) & Oct. 15 (in-person): Spirits in the Stacks with Dr. Tricia Peone of @congrelib.bsky.social Boston. congregationallibrary.org/events

The Congregational Library & Archives presents Spirits in the Stacks. A ghostly tour at the Congregational Library & Archives with Dr. Tricia Peone.
Virtual: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1-2 pm EDT via Zoom.
In-Person, Thursday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7 pm EDT at 14 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Très chic, dare we say✨ Thank you so much for joining us for this important conversation!

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join Brad Lopes, Tricia Peone, and Heather Wilson on October 7 for a virtual conversation on newly released resources exploring King Philip's War / Metacom's Resistance and its lasting legacy. 🔗 register: congregationallibrary.org/events/new-r...   #PublicHistory #Archives #LocalHistory #Research

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎃 Tickets have been added for our Early New England Witchcraft Collections Tour and spots are filling quickly.📅 Friday, October 23, 12-1PM. 🎟️ Free and open to the public Reserve your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/early-new-...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Curious how to write your church’s history? 📝 Join our September 24 roundtable with Valerie Velázquez de Louzonis, Peter Laarman, and Will Vaus, sharing their process and insights! Register here: congregationallibrary.org/events/writi...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our 3-story library/archive will keep you safe from the algorithm 🫡📚🪖 #SafetyInTheStacks

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🔍 Corporate needs you to find the differences between our reading room in the early 1900s vs 2026…. also find Waldo. (Seriously, he’s in there).

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Archives Edit Workshop 🏛️On August 28, Archivists Zachary and Billy guided participants through key arrangement workflows. Hands‑on activities help attendees apply these skills to their own church records. 🔗 Church Stewardship Initiative, past workshops & free resources: congregationallibrary.org/csi

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It’s #kindachic to be the CLA (aka the “hidden gem” 💎 of #boston) 💁‍♀️

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🏛️ Learn to Arrange Like an Archivist! Join Zachary and Billy for a hands‑on workshop full of practical tools and guided activities. Make your church’s records clearer and more accessible. ➡️Register by August 25. Lunch provided. Scholarships available. app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We had a great turnout for our Church Cookbooks Collections Tour! 🍲📚 Meaghan Wright shared stories behind our cookbook collection, visitors explored original materials, and our historical potluck brought the recipes to life. Programs are free thanks to the Beacon Hill Civic Association.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The CLA mourns the passing of Rev. Barbara Brown Zikmund, the pre‑eminent historian of the Congregational Christian tradition and the UCC @unitedchurch.bsky.social. Known as BBZ, she served on the CLA Board from 2009–2017 and advanced key historical projects. She will be greatly missed.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Hungry for history? 🍽️ Fri. Aug 21, 12–1 PM. Explore crowdsourced church cookbooks— plus a historical potluck! Bring your appetite and curiosity to 14 Beacon Street. Free and open to all. Learn more here: congregationallibrary.org/events/churc...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📢 Last call! Today is the last day to see our Sacred Rebellion exhibition. Come to 14 Beacon Street today, 11am-4pm, for our free open day! We also have a curator’s tour at 1pm. Read more about Sacred Rebellion: congregationallibrary.org/sacred-rebel...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Explore the life of Rev. Eliot further in the full video from our recent “Reluctant Revolutionary” book talk, now available on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/sJimLHcY4u4

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Reluctant Revolutionary: The Life and Legacy of Pastor Andrew Eliot (1718–1778) of Boston

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As one of just three clergymen to endure the Siege of Boston, Congregational minister Rev. Andrew Eliot's letters and diaries reveal a man deeply torn between his pastoral duty and a brewing Revolution.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If you’ll be in the greater Boston area on Friday, July 17th, please make plans to join us at 14 Beacon for a free lunchtime tour exploring sermons from the Revolutionary era led by NEHH Project Director Dr. Tricia Peone. Learn more: congregationallibrary.org/events/sermo...

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Sermons of Independence Collections Tour - Congregational Library & Archives

Join Dr. Tricia Peone, New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director, at 14 Beacon for a tour exploring sermons from the Revolutionary era.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Watch Rev. Dr. Niero’s full “Witness at Sand Creek” book talk, now available on our YouTube channel, to explore the inspiring story of Silas Soule's extraordinary moral courage: youtu.be/6ProCxxxnb4

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Witness at Sand Creek: The Life and Letters of Silas Soule

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Teaching difficult history to younger generations isn't easy, but it's necessary. In this clip from her recent book talk, Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero explores how parents and mentors can foster the tough conversations needed to raise empathetic, justice-minded humans.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

TODAY: Join us at 14 Beacon at noon for a free collections tour with CLA Archivist Zachary Bodnar. Find more information at congregationallibrary.org/events/marit...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Kick off your July #Rev250 celebrations with us next Wednesday, July 1st at 1 pm EDT as Dr. Tricia Peone hosts a virtual tour exploring Congregational sermons from the Revolutionary era. Registration is free and open to all: congregationallibrary.org/events/sermo...

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Sermons of Independence: A Virtual Collections Tour - Congregational Library & Archives

Join Dr. Tricia Peone, New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director, for a virtual tour exploring sermons from the Revolutionary era.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Save the date for a special archive pop-up in the Reading Room at the State Library of Massachusetts on July 8th. The CLA’s archivists are partnering with colleagues from 15 Boston-area institutions to dive into the diverse stories that make our city great and celebrate #Rev250.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Drop by to see the Revolution through Congregational eyes during their opening hours from now until August 29th, and read about our summer Sacred Rebellion re-opening that begins this Friday at congregationallibrary.org/sacred-rebel...

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Sacred Rebellion - Congregational Library & Archives

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts. The

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that our Sacred Rebellion pop-up exhibition is now open at Park Street Church on Boston’s Freedom Trail!

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Spend more time exploring the benefits and requirements of oral history projects in the video from our latest CSI workshop, now available on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/G3EVMmin5yg

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Illuminating a Church's Past: Guidelines and Ethics for Conducting Oral Histories

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Oral histories aren’t casual projects pulled together over tea or coffee. In this clip from "Illuminating a Church's Past," CLA Archivist Billy McCarthy highlights some of the hidden complexities of gathering community stories.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Watch Rev. Dr. Stephen Gammon talk more about “Being and Leading Local Churches” in his full book talk, now on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/9kU7UJKesUg

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About Biblical Church Governance: Biblical Principles for Being and Leading Local Churches

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Many Congregational churches have covenants today, but do you know about their deep roots in Congregational history?

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Looking for a new way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution this summer? There are only a few weeks left to register for our virtual Researching the Revolution class that begins June 30th. Learn more and save your seat at congregationallibrary.org/events/resea...

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Researching the Revolution Using New England’s Hidden Histories 2026 - Congregational Library & Archives

Class 1/5 | Join a small group of history enthusiasts to discuss primary source documents, learn about religious life during the Revolutionary era, and conduct your own research project.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Save the date to join our friends at Old South Church for the world premiere of “Declarations” on Saturday, June 27th at 7 pm EDT. You can read more about the event and purchase tickets online at www.ensemblealtera.com/tickets.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Register for our “Voices from the Past” workshop at 14 Beacon before next week's deadline to spend June 17th exploring early New England Congregational church records in the CLA’s collection with Dr. Tricia Peone. Learn more and register via our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/voice...

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Voices from the Past: Working with Records from the New England’s Hidden Histories Project - Congregational Library & Archives

Join us for a one-day, in-person workshop on finding and interpreting church records at the Congregational Library & Archives.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Join us on July 1st to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a tour of sermons and other Revolutionary-era materials from the Congregational Library & Archives’ collection. Learn more and register for free via our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/sermo...

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Sermons of Independence: A Virtual Collections Tour - Congregational Library & Archives

Join Dr. Tricia Peone, New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director, for a virtual tour exploring sermons from the Revolutionary era.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thinking back to last Friday when our reading room was filled with great conversation during our May collections tour and excellent cake to celebrate the CLA's 173rd birthday! (Just not at the same time. Food and archival materials should never mix!)

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Explore her fascinating discussion of the broader history of print, power, & culture in the full book talk, now available on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/Bu11Sz-0xF4

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Empire of Print: Evangelical Power in an Age of Mass Media

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Buying Christian books in a 19th-century slave insurance office? This troubling intersection was just one piece of Dr. Sonia Hazard’s full book talk on how the American Tract Society built a massive 19th-century mass media empire.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us June 3rd at 1 pm EDT for a virtual conversation about the World Evangelical Congregational Fellowship's work with evangelical Congregational associations and churches around the world. Registration is free and open to all: congregationallibrary.org/events/st…

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Learn more and let us know you’re coming via our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/marit...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

If you’ll be in the greater Boston area on June 26th, we hope you’ll join us for a lunchtime collections tour with CLA Archivist Zachary Bodnar exploring the tales of those who left Boston by sea. The event is free and open to all thanks to our friends at the Beacon Hill Civic Association.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Don’t just celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution this summer. Explore it yourself in our virtual Researching the Revolution class that begins June 30th on Zoom and continues for 5 weeks. Learn more and register online: congregationallibrary.org/events/resea...

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Researching the Revolution Using New England’s Hidden Histories 2026 - Congregational Library & Archives

Class 1/5 | Join a small group of history enthusiasts to discuss primary source documents, learn about religious life during the Revolutionary era, and conduct your own research project.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Looking for more Congregational history? Watch our full “Oxford Handbook of Puritanism” program anytime on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/d6gLkbpeWpg

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The Oxford Handbook of Puritanism

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

It’s our 173rd birthday! 🎂 To celebrate, we’re unwrapping some history. In this clip from our “Oxford Handbook of Puritanism” program, Dr. Francis Bremer explains how Congregational church covenants quietly laid the groundwork for participatory democracy in the US.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

You have two weeks left to register for this year’s virtual CSI Summer Camp that begins June 11th. Learn more about this 5-session course with CLA archivists Zachary and Billy and register via our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/csi-s...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Registration is free and open to all via our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/new-l...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Join us for our 2026 Juneteenth program and rediscover James W.C. Pennington (1808-1870), a truly remarkable figure of Black religious and political history who has been unjustly overlooked in contemporary scholarship.

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