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This blog is an evolving commentary on American history and culture. Visit the “About” page to learn more about the author.

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  • Unpacking ‘Place’ and ‘Place Name’ in the Debate to Rename Faneuil Hall September 29, 2022
  • The Confirmation Process for NPS Director is a Consequence of Political Partisanship September 27, 2021
  • Confronting Use of Native American Mascots in Mass. Means Questioning White Folklore July 29, 2020
  • Moving on from the Masconomet name July 27, 2020
  • Trump’s National Statue Park Is Not The Antidote Called For In This Moment July 8, 2020

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American History, Historic Sites, History, News, Place

Unpacking ‘Place’ and ‘Place Name’ in the Debate to Rename Faneuil Hall

A place-based approach to the debate to rename Faneuil Hall in Boston, a popular historic site part of Boston National Historical Park, National Parks of Boston. Continue reading Unpacking ‘Place’ and ‘Place Name’ in the Debate to Rename Faneuil Hall

The Confirmation Process for NPS Director is a Consequence of Political Partisanship
American History, History, Nature, News

The Confirmation Process for NPS Director is a Consequence of Political Partisanship

If confirmed as National Parks Service Director, Chuck Sams III will be the first person to hold the position in an official capacity since the Obama administration. Here’s why that’s important. Continue reading The Confirmation Process for NPS Director is a Consequence of Political Partisanship

Confronting Use of Native American Mascots in Mass. Means Questioning White Folklore
American History, News, Op/Ed

Confronting Use of Native American Mascots in Mass. Means Questioning White Folklore

Continue reading “Confronting Use of Native American Mascots in Mass. Means Questioning White Folklore”

Moving on from the Masconomet name
American History, Op/Ed

Moving on from the Masconomet name

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Trump’s National Statue Park Is Not The Antidote Called For In This Moment
American History, History, Op/Ed, Politics

Trump’s National Statue Park Is Not The Antidote Called For In This Moment

Continue reading “Trump’s National Statue Park Is Not The Antidote Called For In This Moment”

What do we do with Confederate statues?
American History, History, Op/Ed, Politics

What do we do with Confederate statues?

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‘The Greatest Beach’ a Smithsonian favorite
American History, History, Nature, News, Travel

‘The Greatest Beach’ a Smithsonian favorite

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Teddy Roosevelt’s Near-Death Experience in Western Mass.
American History, Transportation

Teddy Roosevelt’s Near-Death Experience in Western Mass.

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George Washington and His Quirky, Questionable Sense of Humor
American History, Human Interest, Sports

George Washington and His Quirky, Questionable Sense of Humor

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In Western Mass., the Only Potholes You Won’t Hate
Nature, Travel

In Western Mass., the Only Potholes You Won’t Hate

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