Historic Somerville

Understanding history adds important context to civic engagement. I’ve taken part in several tours of Somerville’s history, for example, which have helped me understand how the city has become what it is. Today, I made a donation to Historic Somerville, which celebrates and protects the city’s historic resources to underscore their relevance to modern life. I plan to do some more digging into Somerville’s history in the coming year.

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