Voices from the Past: Working with Records from the New England’s Hidden Histories Project

Name: Voices from the Past: Working with Records from the New England’s Hidden Histories Project
Start: July 11, 2025
End: 2025-05-27
Location: Congregational Library & Archives

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Are you a church historian, researching your family history, or just interested in early New England Congregational history (1620-1820) and what it can reveal about the past? Join us for an in-person workshop on finding and interpreting church records at the Congregational Library & Archives.

Participants will learn: how to use the New England’s Hidden Histories digital archive and other resources at the CLA; what different types of records are created by churches; how to use church records to research family history; how to find marginalized voices in church records; and how to connect information from church records to other historical resources.

The workshop will be led by Dr. Tricia Peone, New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director. New England’s Hidden Histories is a digital project of the Congregational Library & Archives that digitizes, transcribes, and provides access to early New England Congregational church records.

SPEAKER BIO

Dr. Tricia Peone joined the CLA in 2022 as the Project Director for New England’s Hidden Histories. Prior to joining the CLA, she was a research scholar at Historic New England for the Recovering New England’s Voices project. She has also previously worked as the public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities, a university lecturer teaching classes on the Salem witch trials, early New England, and public history, and as a researcher for cultural heritage organizations. She holds a PhD in history from the University of New Hampshire with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world and history of science.

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Date(s)

Coming up on July 11, 2025 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cost/Tickets/Registration

Space is limited. Please register using the following link by Tuesday, July 8: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CongregationalLibrary/VoicesPast.html

The cost to attend is $50 for individual and church members and $60 for non-members, and lunch is included with your registration. Limited funds are available as scholarships for those otherwise unable to attend.

After registering, you will receive an email with information about attending the workshop.

Email any questions to nehh@14beacon.org.

Location

Congregational Library & Archives
14 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

Directions/Transportation/Parking

We are easily accessible by public transportation and encourage visitors to use the MBTA.

If you are taking the Red or Green Lines:
The nearest subway stop is Park Street Station (less than a five-minute walk). Upon exiting Park Street Station, turn left and walk up Park Street, toward the Massachusetts State House. Turn right on Beacon Street. The library is located on the second floor of 14 Beacon Street.

If you are taking the Orange or Blue Lines:
The nearest subway stop is State Street Station (less than a ten-minute walk). Upon exiting the State Street Station, turn left and walk up Washington Street towards Downtown Crossing. At School Street, take a right and walk up the hill. Cross over Tremont Street and keep walking up the hill, the street has now become Beacon Street. The library is located on the second floor of 14 Beacon Street.

There is no parking at the library, although there are several nearby parking garages. The best options are the Boston Common Garage, which is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the library, and the Center Plaza Garage at 32 Tremont Street. There is also valet parking located at 17 Beacon Street, but availability is at a premium.

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Congregational Library & Archives

For more information

https://congregationallibrary.org/events/voices-past-25

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