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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Sep 7

My early-morning writing buddy 🐾

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 23

This one is going to be extra special because it’s my daughter’s first DMB concert - I even made her a sign to hold and take pictures in front of the big tree outside our house like we do for the first day of school 🤣🤣🤣

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 17

Lots of great memories of my babies today 💗💗💗

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 16

And then there are the complete mysteries - single sentences or even fragments presented without any context. "Too much cocaine." "There were razors in the air." "No one believes it was done in splitting kindling." What are the stories behind these tantalizing tidbits??

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 16

local news is in capturing the people and issues that define a community. I've also come across some gems, like drunken roosters tipping off police to the location of a moonshine still, and women bookies running a gambling den out of their house while caring for sleeping babies (cont'd)

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 16

For the past 6+ months, I have been sifting through Cambridge newspapers, reading about East Cambridge (our focus neighborhood for this year). It's been fascinating to see how the neighborhood has grown and evolved over the past two centuries, and has reinforced for me just how important (cont'd)

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 8

Glad to be able to contribute to this piece on Danehy Park, a jewel in Cambridge's open-space landscape!

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/06/m...

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 5

A little Mary Oliver wisdom to start the day ☀️

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our local Cambridge sex shop is getting into the spirit of July 3, 1775 🤣🤣🤣

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 29

Excited to start my new read, especially after hearing Zara Anishanslin speak at @dublinseminar.bsky.social this weekend! She was gracious enough to sign her book for my fangirl self 😉 #nerdalert

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 28

Had a wonderful day yesterday at the @dublinseminar.bsky.social - so many smart, thoughtful folks doing such great work. Looking forward to Day 2!

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 27

It's restoring a bit of my faith in humanity that the public is pushing back on this ridiculousness. NPS staff are incredible folks who spend a tremendous amount of time and energy planning how to best present America's diverse history to as wide an audience as possible.

www.npr.org/2025/06/26/n...

Asked to flag 'negative' National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs "that are negative about past or living Americans." Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback.

www.npr.org

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · Jun 24

WTF does this mean? Can researchers still make reading room appointments?

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 23

Wouldn't it be great if the proceeds from these specialty plates went to local history orgs that are sharing diverse and inclusive stories about our collective history? A girl can dream...
www.boston.com/news/local-n...

Here's what to know about the state's new commemorative 250th license plate

A new commemorative license plate lets Bay State drivers flaunt their MA250 pride.

www.boston.com

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 19

Happy Juneteenth! Join us this Sunday to celebrate and honor those who endured enslavement and seized freedom in Cambridge. I'll be repping History Cambridge alongside a number of other local orgs to share how Black Cantabrigians were and are crucial to the rich history of the city ❤️💛💚🤎🖤

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 14

Getting ready to march in today's Boston Pride Parade with the Episcopal Diocese of MA! So proud of my church for standing up for equality, belonging, and human dignity. As former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry always says, "If it's not about love, it's not about God." 🌈

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 11

It's the most wonderful time of the year - #civicseason! Made By Us has done a fantastic job of creating and compiling information about events and gatherings around the country from Juneteenth to July 4 that explore America's founding ideals and how we have - and have not yet - lived into them.

Made By Us

We use history to inform and inspire next-gen civic participation, powered by 400+ museums nationwide.

historymadebyus.org

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 9

13 years ago today, at my 15th @wellesley.edu reunion with the kiddos - rocking purple for the Class of 1998 💜💜💜

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 8

Memories of this day 10 years ago at Boston Pride - can’t wait to march again next weekend ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🩷🤍🩵🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · Jun 7

For any of my friends who will be attending the
@dublinseminar.bsky.social in Deerfield at the end of June, please join me for a happy hour at Treehouse Brewing on Friday, June 27 to geek out about all things Revolutionary! All are welcome, and please feel free to share!

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · May 27

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · May 26

Boston Calling 2025 - Remi Wolf, Vampire Weekend and, of course, my boys!

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · May 25

Boston Calling - LFG!!!

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Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · May 20

13 years ago today - Maggie’s Communion Recognition Sunday at St. Paul’s. I had to have a scheduled c-section with Nate and they asked me to choose between Friday, May 18 and Monday, May 21. I picked May 21 because wanted to be there for this ❤️

Beth Folsom @herstorian24.bsky.social · May 17

Happy Marriage Equality Day! On this day in 2004, the first same-sex marriage in the country was performed in @cambridgemass.bsky.social. Proud to work in a city that has been on the frontlines of equality in so many ways ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️