Mayflower II, the historic reproduction of America’s most famous ship, was officially launched by ship owner Plimoth Plantation at Mystic Seaport CT on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Officials from Plimoth Plantation, Mystic Seaport Museum and the ship’s restoration crew were on hand to celebrate the launch following a three-year, $11.3 […]
Student demonstration at Worcester Technical High SchoolThe Baker-Polito Administration has recently awarded $12 million in Skills Capital Grants to 45 high schools, colleges and educational institutions. These grants, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, enable schools to acquire the newest technologies to educate students and expand career education opportunities. They cover […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) is putting a shine on an important part of the state’s history, with the restoration of 21 historic tercentenary markers originally created in 1930 to celebrate the Bay State’s 300th anniversary. The 21 historic markers are located in ten cities and towns, including […]
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Governor Charlie Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) $43.321 billion budget into law. Governor Baker said, “A strong economy and prudent fiscal management have allowed our Administration to work with the Legislature to continue building the Commonwealth’s Stabilization Fund and invest in key areas […]
The Mayflower II, a replica of the famous ship that sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620, is the centerpiece of a new Maritime Festival slated to take place in Boston Harbor on May 14-19, 2020. Following a three-year, $11.3 million restoration, the Mayflower II will make its debut by […]
Festival Betances, an annual event celebrating New England’s Latinx community, takes place on July 20-21, 2019 at Plaza Betances, 100 W. Dedham Street, in Boston’s South End. The event is free and open to the public. A special festure this year is Latinas en foco — Latinas in focus —with […]
The 38th Annual Boston HarborFest kicks off today at Faneuil Hall Marketplace as Boston and Massachusetts celebrate Independence Day throughout the Bay State. It runs from July 1-4, 2019. Event Highlights Arts at Harborfest | Monday, July 1 Calling local art buffs! Local artists will display and sell their work […]
The Highland Foundation’s 11th annual Free Fun Fridays program returns this summer, offering visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts. The program runs from June 28 to August 30, 2019. Created in 2009, Free Fun Fridays is designed to increase access and enrichment opportunities […]
As part of this year’s National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5-11, here is a statement from Brand USA, the tourism marketing organization of the United States. “Tourism, after all, is among the most powerful generators of economic impact in the United States. By virtue of its ubiquitous presence, the […]
Discover New England, a nonprofit cooperative destination marketing organization that promotes New England region to international markets, held its annual DNE Summit May 13-15 at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut. Massachusetts was the largest state delegation from New England with over 100 travel industry participants from Massachusetts, and […]
