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Reenacting the American Revolution
In Massachusetts, what's more revolutionary than the American Revolution?Perhaps reenacting the Revolution is revolutionary, too. Old Sturbridge Village hosts a yearly reenactment, Redcoats and…
Cranberries Meet Ecological Restoration
In Nantucket, the humble cranberry holds a story of resilience, and also one of renewal.Today, Massachusetts is the second largest producer of cranberries in the country. Still, in the face of…
The People of the First Light
What happens when a language sleeps for more than a century — and then wakes again? On Martha’s Vineyard, the Aquinnah Wampanoag are reclaiming Wôpanâak and renewing ancestral knowledge, weaving…
MASS MoCA, Where an Industrial Past Meets an Imaginative Future
Once a factory that helped power the Industrial Revolution, MASS MoCA today is a pioneering space for contemporary art and creativity. Today's episode explores the wonder, sound, and imagination of…
The First Audubon Society in the Country
More than a century ago, two women founded Mass Audubon, launching the nation’s first Audubon society and sparking a movement to protect birds and their habitats. Today, a new generation of birders…
The Birthplace of The Industrial Revolution
Lowell’s mills and workers ignited America’s Industrial Revolution, transforming the nation’s economy and way of life.Today's episode takes a trip to the Boott Cotton Mills Museum to explore the…
The Story Behind America’s Best-Tasting Water
Clean water for millions, 81,000 acres of thriving wilderness, and a complicated past—this is the story of the Quabbin Reservoir, one of Massachusetts’ most ambitious projects. Featured guests…
We Hunted Whales. Now We Watch Them
Massachusetts was once the global center of the whaling industry. Now, it's a whale-watching destination — and the way our relationship with these creatures changed might just be…
Delicious, Sustainable Food for Hundreds of Years and Hundreds of Years to Come
Today's episode explores the rich culinary traditions of Massachusetts' North Shore. Appleton Farms in Ipswich, the oldest continuously operating family farm in the country, is just one example of…
Aboard the USS Constitution, the Oldest Ship in the U.S. Navy
Launched in 1797 in Boston, the USS Constitution is one of the first six ships built for the United States Navy.In this episode, come aboard the ship, visit the museum and discover how “Old…
Thoreau’s Woods & Massachusetts’ Forest Future
In Henry David Thoreau’s time, Walden Woods was one of the few remaining woodlots in the town of Concord. More than 150 years later, Massachusetts is at the heart of one of the most successful forest…
The Queer Pioneers of Northampton, MA
In a place like Northampton, Massachusetts, the freedom to be yourself is not just celebrated—it’s embraced. It’s where the drag king Victor Evangelica found the space to live his truth. He explains…
How Picture Books Inspire Generations of Kids
Massachusetts has an unexpected specialty: picture book creators. Both Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss are part of Massachusetts’ legacy of expression and innovation. Featured guests in this episode include…
Breaking Gender Barriers at the Boston Marathon (Full Length)
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially register for and run the Boston Marathon, the oldest annual marathon in the world. She shares her story of courage, resilience, and…
Breaking Gender Barriers at the Boston Marathon (Abbreviated)
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially register for and run the Boston Marathon, the oldest annual marathon in the world. She shares her story of courage, resilience, and…
The Revolution that Is Basketball
Basketball was invented at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts as a way to keep kids busy during Massachusetts Winters. The Basketball Hall of Fame brings that story to life, showcasing how the game…
AI, Abolition, and Boston’s Enduring Legacy
At Boston’s Museum of African American History, Museum President Dr. Noelle Trent reflects on Boston’s key role in the abolition movement, the life-changing years that Frederick Douglass spent in…
Trailer: It's Revolutionary!
In the 250 years since the American Revolution, Massachusetts has been defined by its revolutionary spirit. It’s Revolutionary is a sweeping journey that celebrates more than two centuries of radical…
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