We highlight the unique and rich history of Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood in Boston, MA.
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Walking Tour of Green Street
Laid out in 1836, the street played a key role in Jamaica Plain’s development, functioning as a residential, commercial, and transportation conduit in the…
Walking Tour of Woodbourne
Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society to tour this part of the JP neighborhood which developed from 19th-century summer estates into a model suburban…
Walking Tour of Jamaica Pond
Travel around the Pond with the Jamaica Plain Historical Society. Once a district that only included the houses of Boston’s elite, the Pond was later put to…
Walking Tour of Sumner Hill
This is a special Sunday afternoon tour given during JP Open Studios This National Historic District includes one of the finest collections of Victorian houses…
3 Centuries of a Black Family in JP, from Slavery to Freedom
Hidden Jamaica Plain researchers will present the remarkable multi-generational story of a resilient Black family whose history spanned three centuries,…
I’m Edwina - A Memoir of a Childhood in Jamaica Plain: 1900-1920
Jill Hofstra will speak about her book. It outlines the life of her grandmother - Edwina. A young girl who grew up in Jamaica Plain in the early 20th century…
The Rebirth of 17 Cranston Street
Blair Toland of Tall Guy Builders will present on the rebirth of 17 Cranston Street after a devastating fire. More details to follow….
Brewing History of the Stony Brook
Back by popular demand, Michael Reiskind will discuss the history of brewing along the Stony Brook. More details to follow…. Our hosts are Drawdown Brewing…