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Charlestown Womens Voting Records

In honor of Women’s History Month, we reflect on the pivotal moment of August 18, 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, prohibiting the government from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex, extending the right to vote to women. This landmark achievement was not only […]

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From weeding to leading

Weeding. Who knew that weeding the Preservation Park would lead to an important role with the Charlestown Preservation Society? For Bridget O’Connor, this summer activity and the opportunity to keep her neighborhood looking fresh, would lead to her new role as the head of CPS’ Beautification Committee (actual name has yet to be chosen by […]

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The Walker House, 36 Belmont Street

February 19, 2024 On the site of 36 Belmont Street in Charlestown lived the Walker family, a prominent Black family with a very rich history. While the former Walker house at 36 Belmont Street was demolished, and eventually the present house designed by Timothy Sheehan in 2007 took its place, it is important to understand […]

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A Virtual Book Discussion with authors Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick

Date: Wednesday, February 28 Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  Event: A Virtual Book Discussion with authors Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick Join the Charlestown Preservation Society and the friends of the Charlestown Branch Library for a Virtual Book Discussion with authors Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick to discuss their book Nine Days: The Race to Save Martin Luther King’s Life and Win […]

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