Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society is an independent research library and a very important resource for Boston and Massachusetts history, life, and culture. If you plan to visit the MHS (1154 Boylston Street, Boston), do some preparatory research by consulting its catalog: Abigail
It's strongly recommended that you visit the main branch of the Boston Public Library (700 Boylston St. -- Copley Square). Not only is it interesting both aesthetically and historically, it's also a very important repository of material that is potentially useful in this course.
Some might wish to make a trip to Worcester and visit the Massachusetts Historical Society. The collections of the AAS comprise some four million items related to American history, literature, and visual culture, the collections offer perspective on everyday lives, community developments, and the history of printing.
Founded in 1845, New England Historic Genealogical Society is a leading resource for family history research. NEHGS provides expertise and research in nearly all aspects of family history, from 17th-century colonial New England through twentieth-century immigration research.
