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The West End Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history and culture of Boston’s West End Neighborhood. linktr.ee/thewestendmuseum

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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 9h
We're in the final 10 days of Queer History West End. See more of Boston's 1988 Pride March and experience out city's long history of queerness.  #TheWestEndMuseum #SpecialExhibition
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy first day of October! We have lots in store for you this month at WEM. Click here to learn more: thewestendmuseum.org/programs  #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston #SpecialEvents #BookClub #WalkingTour #Halloween #Trivia #ExhibitionOpening #ArtExhibit
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We're 2 weeks away from Portrait Project's exhibition opening. Reflect on 250 years of U.S. history through the eyes of AFH's emerging artists. Light refreshments will be served. Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1999049739584?…  #TheWestEndMuseum #SpecialExhibit
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Recently, WEM acquired a collection of photographs including this image capturing a Salvation Army Daycare class in 1947. Hanging on to historic photographs or artifacts? Email archives@thewestendmuseum today!  C. Cucinotta-Celi Family Collection  #Archives #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We're BACK for another evening of bar-bites, drinks, and flexing your local knowledge. Bring your friends or make some new ones - winning teams of six or less will win prizes! Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1999034543131?… #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston #Trivia
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
RESCHEDULED! Our West End Community Clean Up is now taking place on Oct. 3rd. Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1993851342037?…  Made possible by Vivmark Residential #CommunityEvent #GiveBack #Boston #TheWestEndMuseum #ThingsToDoBos
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Haven't donated to our MATCHED annual campaign yet? Do so today to support or expanded mission and function!  secure.qgiv.com/for/2026annualappea… #GiveBack #TheWestEndMusuem #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Announcing the Raisin Cycle, A two-part book club featuring Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun and Bruce Norris’s Claybourne Park.  Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1999035039616?… #TheWestEndMuseum #BookClub #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Happy first day of fall! Charles Frani captured these two men enjoying this season's pleasant temperatures outside in 1964.  The Charles Frani collection in our archives captures countless scenes of daily life in Boston. Check out the Archives section of our webpage to learn more.  #Archives
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Join us at this week's country themed Paint & Sip where we'll listen to country tunes, enjoy a glass of wine, and craft in (optional) western wear.  Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-sip-spur… #Boston #TheWestEndMuseum
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Click here to support out annual campaign: secure.qgiv.com/for/2026annualappea…  Your gift, no matter the size, will go twice as far in preserving the history of our neighborhood while advocating for responsible urban growth in Boston and beyond.  #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston #GiveBack
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our Big Dig Walking Tour will be back again in two weeks thanks to popular demand. Get tickets here, this event will sell out: www.eventbrite.com/e/1999032084778?… #TheWestEndMuseum #BigDig #WalkingTour #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Celebrate impactful members of our community while supporting The West End Museum's newly expanded mission at our 2026 Honoree Night. Reserve your spot using the link below www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-honoree-n… #TheWestEndMuseum
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Announcing Portrait Project: A special exhibition made in collaboration with Artists for Humanity reflecting on our country's 250th year through the eyes of emerging artists. Opening in one month. #TheWestEndMuseum #SpecialExhibition #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This is a 1974 copy of The Gay Cruise-Aider which identified local businesses that were safe places for queer people to be. Queer History West End is on display through 10/11 - come by to learn more.  This exhibition is made possible by our sponsors Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce and MA250
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Two weeks away! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to enjoy the early Fall weather + give back. Made possible by Vivmark Residential. Reserve a FREE spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1993851342037?… #FallActivity #TheWestEndMuseum #GiveBack
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
WEM is closed tomorrow for a private event. Interested in hosting your next special event at The West End Museum? Email rentals@thewestendmuseum.org for more information!
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Yeehaw! We’re back for another night of wine and art-making with a western-twist.  Crafting supplies and wine will be provided. This event is 21+, IDs required - cowboy boots optional (but encouraged!)  Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1993836111482?…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! The West End Museum is CLOSED TODAY. Take a note from Sam "Nappy" Kaplan in 1943 and head to Revere Beach. More of an indoorsy type? Check out our website to learn about the industries and workers who once called The West End Home. thewestendmuseum.org/history/?term=…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
WEM is FREE this Labor Day Weekend. Come by Saturday between 10:30am and 5:00pm or Sunday between 1:30pm and 5pm. Last admission 30 mins before close.  #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston #FreeEvent #LaborDayWeekend  The West End Museum is closed Mondays.
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We are two weeks away from  West End Story. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/west-end-story…  This event is made possible by Boston Properties and Crescendo Productions.  #Boston #Music
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
David Kruh, the guest curator of our recent Big Dig exhibition, is back in two weeks to share his newest work Little Mister Victory. Get tickets here before they sell out: www.eventbrite.com/e/1993841274926?…  #TheWestEndMuseum #AuthorTalk #SpecialEvent #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This 1932 photograph from the archives at @bpl.boston.gov depicts Bostonians voting on prohibition. State primaries are happening today, so get out and VOTE!  Need to check your registration status or polling location? Click on this link: www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Happy last day of August! With paint & sips, walking tours, book talks, and live musical performances - we truly have an event for everyone this September. Click on this link to learn more: thewestendmuseum.org/programs #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston #SpecialEvents #CommunityEvents #LiveMusic
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
September is almost here! We're filling the month with a plethora of exciting events. With paint and sips, book talks, concerts, and more - there is truly something for everyone. Click here to learn more: thewestendmuseum.org/programs #TheWestEndMuseum #SpecialEvents #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Leonard Bernstein. Join us on 9/18 at the Hub Community Room for an unforgettable night of performances celebrating the music of Leonard Bernstein.  www.eventbrite.com/e/west-end-story…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're one month away from our West End Community Clean-Up: Fall Edition! Kick off the start of Fall, get outside, and give back. Supplies will be provided. This event is made possible by Vivmark Residential.  Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1993851342037?…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
You all can't get ENOUGH of Boston's Big Dig (neither can we) so we're adding an additional date to our Big Dig walking tour after the first two quickly sold out.  Get your tickets here, this WILL sell out: www.eventbrite.com/e/big-dig-walkin…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Did you know that Harvard Medical School was once a part of the West End? It stood on Grove Street in 1849 when George Parkman murdered by dismemberment! Want to read more? Check out our website: thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/we…  #TheWestEndMuseum #TrueCrime
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Can you believe we're only two weeks away from Labor Day Weekend? We'll be celebrating with free admission on Saturday and Sunday. Reserve your spot by clicking here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1996998363864?…  #TheWestEndMuseum #LaborDay #FreeEvent #Boston #BostonMuseum
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Meet Ben - a current "West Ender," musician, Philly-native, and volunteer at The West End Museum. Interested in joining our fantastic volunteer community? Click on this link to get started: thewestendmuseum.org/volunteer #TheWestEndMuseum #Volunteer #GiveBack
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We are two weeks away from Once Upon a Time in The South End - an author talk exploring urban renewal, gentrification, and community featuring Alison Barnet. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/once-upon-a-ti… #BookTalk
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Is your building a residential member at the West End Museum? If so, you're invited to our FREE neighborhood mixer this Friday. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1995936260083?…  Want to be at the next one? Email info@thewestendmuseum.org for more information!
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
We processed two new roles of film as part of our Charles Frani collection, including this photograph of a truck selling watermelons for just $.50 in 1963!  Support the preservation of these important historic pieces - donate to our archives by clicking here: thewestendmuseum.org/donate
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We're continuing our culinary theme this week with an 1851 menu from The Revere House, a fancy hotel that stood in Bowdoin Square between 1847 and 1912. Pictured here is a menu with some "unique" offerings.  Revere House Menu, New York Public Library Buttolph Collection, c. 1851.
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Join us in two weeks for a walking tour exploring an urban planning project large enough to get its own ice cream flavor. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/big-dig-walkin…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We are one month away from the West End Community Festival! Meet your neighbors + have lots of fun at this event that is FREE and open to all. Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1995511961996?… #BlockParty #TheWestEndMuseum #CommunityEvent #Boston #Festival
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We had a great time exploring the exhibition space + enjoying one of the final productions of A New Era from @companyone.org last week. Support local theatre by checking out their page + be on the lookout for their next great project! #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston #Theatre
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Happy week two of Dine out Boston 2026! Local restaurants including Gallo's Bakery pictured here on Leverett Street in 1958 have always played important roles in urban communities. If you're in the area for dinner, stop at WEM first to experience an important piece of our city's cultural history.
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
North Station in 1957 looked pretty different than it does today. Commuters could purchase cakes, liquor, or stay the night at the Hotel Manger.  You can still "take it easy take the train" when visiting the WEM which is accessible via. the commuter rail, blue, orange, red, and green lines!
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Pictured here is The Rialto in 1946. This theatre was located in Scollay Square on Cambridge Street. It was a popular West Boston spot for the city's gay community.  Learn more by visiting WEM to see special exhibition Queer History West End. Photograph from the Boston Public Library's archives.
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Enjoy history, snacks, 80s tunes, crafts, and community at our archival footage screening of the 1988 Pride March with Queer History Boston. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/footage-screen…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Boston's sports history is iconic. Experience it for yourself THI SATURDAY by joining Kathryn Harris on a special tour of the West End. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/title-town-in-…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Check out this new acquisition brought by an attendee of our recent West Ender Reunion. This 1945/46 photograph has a sweet note stating that these two forever friends.  Keep the history of our neighborhood alive be donating to WEM today: thewestendmuseum.org #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Join us in two weeks for a talk with Russ López, author of The Hub of the Gay Universe. Made possible by Mass250 + LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hub-of-the…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We are excited to partner with the City of Boston by investigating potential sites for new historic markers.  Do you have West End places, faces, and events of historic importance that you'd like to be considered? Fill out this form to make your voice heard: forms.gle/JGWpkMoXNmUmnpzC6
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Let's go Sox! Did you know that baseball has a long history in the West End? pictured here is the West End House's varsity team in 1909. Want to learn more about Boston's early sports history? Visit us in-person or check out our website!  #Boston #TheWestEndMuseum #GoSox #SportsHistory
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Kathryn Harris of Boston Sports Tours is back for an unforgettable walking tour of The West End's role in Boston's sports history.  Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/title-town-in-…
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
At Phillips Drug which stood on Cambridge St near Joy St you could start your day off with an omelette for $.60! Check out our website to learn more about the businesses that called the West End home: thewestendmuseum.org/category/histo… Phillips Drug c. 1950s
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The West End Museum @westendmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Recently, WEM's archives acquired a 1962 map adopted by Boston's Zoning Commission. Visible here is the aftermath of the West End and Government Center urban renewal projects. Want to learn more about how these two swarth of land were demolished? Visit the WEM this week!  #TheWestEndMuseum #Boston
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