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I pray that you may still enjoy your health which is a grat blessing and I which you ever other blessing of Life and I hope
we shall in good time see one another again
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Made By Us Launches My Wish for US
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A
world where historical understanding is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.
The MHS is part of a new nationwide initiative,
Made By Us
, that brings together history and civics institutions across the country to reach and engage younger generations. This week, Made By Us launched its first interactive experience,
My Wish for US
, an initiative that invites everyone to share their vision for the future.
This important first step will allow Made By Us to hear directly from audiences and engage civic imagination at its best. Please take a moment to share your wish at
MyWishForUS.com
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After you’ve shared your wish, you can explore wishes from across the nation by location, demographics, and topics. There are even historical wishes! Don’t forget to share on social media and tag @historymadebyus and #MyWishForUS
(and you can tag us, @MHS1791) so we can amplify.
Please feel free to spread the word about
MyWishForUS.com
by
telling family and friends.
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Featured Item from the MHS Collection
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This plaque displays swords owned by Col. William Prescott of the Massachusetts revolutionary army and Royal Navy Captain John Linzee, who fought on opposite sides during the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major military engagement of the American Revolution on 17 June 1775. The swords descended through their respective families, until both ended up in the possession of historian William Hickling Prescott, who married a Linzee relation.
George Ticknor noted in his biography of Prescott that "The swords that had been worn by the soldier and the sailor on that memorable day came down as heirlooms in their respective families, until at last they met in the library of the man of letters, where, quietly crossed over his books, they often excited the notice alike of strangers and of friends."
Read more about how Prescott and Linzee's swords came together
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Megan Kate Nelson reveals the fascinating history of the Civil War in the American West. Exploring the connections among the Civil War, the Indian wars, and western expansion, Nelson reframes the era as one of national conflict involving not just the North and South, but also the West. Against the backdrop of this larger series of battles, Nelson introduces us to nine charismatic individuals who fought for self-determination and control of the region. Through the personal stories of these figures, Nelson sheds light on an overlooked chapter of American history.
Register for the online program
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Share Your COVID-19 Experience(s)
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The MHS invites you to contribute your COVID-19 experience(s) to our collection. Record your experiences on a daily, weekly, or intermittent basis. You can contribute your thoughts and images online. Visit our
COVID-19 web display
to learn more and to share your thoughts. Or, you can keep a journal and donate it to the MHS. Contact
collections@masshist.org
for more information.
Thank you to everyone who has shared so far. If you have not yet done so or would like to contribute again, please visit:
www.masshist.org/projects/covid/index.php
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You can also read what others have shared.
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Our Members are the heart of the MHS community, and an integral part of the MHS story. Become a member to help make possible the Society’s mission to promote the study of American history. Receive benefits including invitations to enhanced Member-only events; free or discounted admission to special programs; and access to publications such as our calendar of events, newsletter, and annual report. Learn more at
www.masshist.org/support/members
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