June 7: EB Museum & Historical Society Launches Speaker Event: Master Storyteller John Christoforo of the Post Gazette to speak

(EAST BOSTON May 12, 2016)--The organizers of the East Boston Museum & Historical Society will launch a Speaker Series from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Maverick Meeting House, 31 Liverpool Street, East Boston.

A master storyteller, Christoforo captives audiences weekly throughout the United States with his column, Nanna & Babbononno, which depicts the trials and tribulations of four generations of his family in the United States.

Christoforo will take you on a journey back in time to East Boston in the 1940s and 50s. He will share childhood stories that all ages and backgrounds will enjoy. It is a time of mom and pop stores, the Gem and Seville Theatres, Lombardo’s meat market, Gertie's Lunch, Sabo’s Men’s Store, Fine’s Men’s Shop, the 5 and 10, Goldenberg’s Department Store, Manny’s Men’s Store, John Sava's Market, Benbrock Pharmacy, and so much more!

The event is free and is open to the public.

Establishing a museum that celebrates the rich and diverse history of East Boston has been a dream for residents for years. East Boston’s historical significance ranges from its days as home to master shipbuilder Donald McKay, who built some of the world’s fastest clipper ships to its status as the second-busiest port of entry for immigrants.

While the board of the East Boston Museum project searches for a permanent location, it is looking at several temporary options. However, events such as the Guest Speaker Series allows visitors to see the museum’s potential.

For more information contact:
Theresa Malionek
617-784-9298
board@eastbostonmuseum.org
www.eastbostonmuseum.org

May 4 Agenda of the East Boston Museum Meeting

This just in from S. Brauner:

EAST BOSTON MUSEUM AGENDA (4 May 2015)

I. Introductions
II. In The Community 
- Eastie Now Pupusa Event
- Flyers left at Open Studios
III. Board of Directors 
- Members and positions
        - New bylaws will soon be ready for dissemination
- Membership drive will be started
IV. Committees
- List of committees and Board chairs
- Community members interested in joining any?!
V. The Immigrant Groups That Make Up The Community
- Questions we will ask each group.
- Session One: The Arab Community
VI.     Marketing Plan
               Discussion to be lead by Suffolk University students  
VII. Other Business
               Note: Business plan will be completed after consultation with a CPA.
Next Meeting:
Monday, June 1st, 6:00PM, Maverick Landing Community Room

What we saw at today's Harbor Arts Festival in East Boston! 

Slideshow by Eastboston.com