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The title says it all in Edward Rawson’s defence of Boston’s defiance of the monarch on the eve of the Glorious Revolution in his Revolution in New England Justified, and the People There Vindicated… on the Day When They Secured Their Late Oppressors, Who Acted by an Illegal and Arbitrary Commission from the Late King James… (Boston: 1691). Popular uprisings, protests against taxation without representation, a royal governor imprisoned… long before 1776, New England rejected royal rule.

WELCOME TO the 17th century!

We’d love to embrace you as part of our community of the curious about 17th century New England. Join us to let everyone know about historicbostons.org and the importance of 17th century history.

If you think that bold, honest 17th century New England public history matters, here are some options for you:

  • We’re recruiting! We have two new volunteer positions open:

    • a social media volunteer. Love Instagram? Can’t wait to establish our Bluesky presence? Help us reach newer, younger, wider audiences through social media.

    • someone with tech expertise to help manage our online book club

    If you’re interested, or just want to find out more, fill in our volunteer form and we’ll get back to you asap.

  • Make a donation to make our free public events possible (right now, our costs outweigh contributions).

  • Contribute to specific short-term projects. Publicise our fall events. Investigate new scholarship on King Philip’s War. Or gather best new resources on Puritanism. There’s plenty to chose from.

 

“OUR FATHERS HAD PLENTY OF DEER AND OUR COVES WERE FILLED WITH FISH. BUT THESE ENGLISH HAVING GOTTEN OUR LAND, THEY CUT DOWN THE GRASS, THEY FELL THE TREES…WE SHALL ALL BE STARVED.”

Miantonomi, sachem of the Narragansett, 1641