Welcome to the North End Historical Society
We are a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to identifying and documenting the history and culture of Boston's North End and to preserve, catalog, and present these resources in service to the wider community through publications, educational programs, and exhibits.
Founded in 2009, North End Historical Society is committed to uncovering the rich and dynamic history of one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods and finding ways to share it that is responsive and accessible to all.
We welcome new members to the NEHS and hope to represent a broad spectrum of neighborhood interests and voices in our programming and publications.
History happens. We’re all a part of it, and we can learn a lot from one another.
Donations by check can mailed to:
North End Historical Society
PO Box 130152, Boston, MA 02113
The mission of the North End Historical Society is to collect and preserve the historical record and material culture of Boston's North End, and to preserve, catalog, and present these resources in service to the wider community through publications, lectures, educational programs, and exhibits. The mission includes ongoing efforts to bring together scholars and individuals knowledgeable and interested in all aspects of the North End's history.​
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The North End Will Get a Historical Museum!
We Need Your Help!
The North End Historical Society (NEHS) is thrilled to announce that the North End will have its own Historical Museum for the first time!
“Establishing a Historical Museum has been a passionate vision and one of our long-term goals since our inception in 2010. It is essential in fulfilling our mission to help preserve and enhance the history and heritage of the North End in perpetuity.” Tom Damigella, President of NEHS.
The Museum will be located on the first floor of 3 Prince Street, “Little Prince Street.” It is on the Freedom Trail between Hanover Street and North Square in the heart of the North End.
This dream is made possible by Frank DePasquale of De Pasquale Ventures. Frank is a North End Leader who cares deeply about our iconic neighborhood. “The NEHS has demonstrated it is the perfect non-profit organization to build and operate a museum for our beloved North End.”
Frank DePasquale invested in NEHS’s mission by purchasing the first-floor Condo space at 3 Prince Street. DePasquale Ventures will perform the construction build-out and provide a rent-free lease for 5 years.
In the meantime, the NEHS has begun working with a firm specializing in developing immersive and interactive digital displays and programs for museums. They will help us tell the 400-year history of the North End as the cradle of liberty for the U.S. This neighborhood was an essential stepping stone for millions of immigrants from many countries to America. These are emotionally stirring and inspiring stories that need to be told. Our goal is to have the Museum open within 12-16 months.
Frank De Pasquale was pivotal in getting us started. We need additional help building the critical intellectual, educational, and technological programs to meet our goal. We will be planning a capital fundraising campaign. We know that many of our members, former North Enders, and many supporters and friends of the North End will want to donate to the museum.
To begin fundraising, we ask NEHS members and others to prime the pump for this effort and make a generous donation. Here is a link.
Stay tuned for more critical details on how you can help and participate in this new and exciting step forward for the North End!
Long Live the North End!
Thank You.
Tom Damigella, President
Board of Directors
For more information email:
northendhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
NEHS
P.O. Box 130152
Boston, Ma. 02113
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Imagine the NEHS History Museum looks like this!
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The North End Historical Society Museum Fund
The NEHS sees it as its mission and responsibility to acquire an appropriate exhibition space for a public display of items that illustrate North End neighborhood history. This facility would involve touch-screen displays, exhibition space for historic artifacts, and a gallery dedicated to the unique history of the Italians in Boston.
The NEHS sees it as its mission and responsibility to acquire an appropriate exhibition space for a public display of items that illustrate North End neighborhood history. This facility would involve touch-screen displays, exhibition space for historic artifacts, and a gallery dedicated to the unique history of the Italians in Boston.
The NEHS sees it as its mission and responsibility to acquire an appropriate exhibition space for a public display of items that illustrate North End neighborhood history. This facility would involve touch-screen displays, exhibition space for historic artifacts, and a gallery dedicated to the unique history of the Italians in Boston.
The NEHS sees it as its mission and responsibility to acquire an appropriate exhibition space for a public display of items that illustrate North End neighborhood history. This facility would involve touch-screen displays, exhibition space for historic artifacts, and a gallery dedicated to the unique history of the North End of Boston.
We are North End enthusiasts, resident and non, who are committed to uncovering the rich and dynamic history of one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the entire USA
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Education
The North End Historical Society offers a range of educational programs for all ages. From sponsorship of public lectures and site tours, our programs are designed to engage and educate the public about the history and culture of the North End community.
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Collaboration
Our research facilities provide access to a wealth of information about the North End community's history. From archives to oral histories, our resources are available for researchers, academics, and the general public.
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Preservation
The North End Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the stories and artifacts of the North End community's past. We work to ensure that these important pieces of history are not lost, but instead celebrated and shared with future generations.
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Community
We believe that engaging the community is an important part of preserving and sharing the history of the North End. Our programs and resources are designed to encourage community involvement and promote an appreciation for the past.
