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The Congregational Library & Archives is an independent research library founded in 1853. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the more than 400 year history of Congregationalism.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · Aug 4

Experience the Revolution through Congregational eyes by visiting our “Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts” exhibition this fall. Learn more about scheduling an individual or group tour at congregationallibrary.org/sacred-rebel...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 2h

Haven’t been able to visit Sacred Rebellion yet? Live too far from Boston to make it to the exhibition in person? Then mark your calendar for our next virtual exhibition tour on November 13th from 5-6 pm EST.

Learn more and register at congregationallibrary.org/events/sacre...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 1d

An #archivesmonth pro-tip from the CLA’s archivists: Digitization is about increasing access, not preservation. Paper remains the best method for securing your documents for the future. So if your church digitizes any materials, always keep the originals!

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 2d

Make plans to join us October 21st on Zoom to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the American Unitarian Association and reflect on the shared legacies of Congregationalism.

Registration is free and open to all: congregationallibrary.org/events/aua-b...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 2d

From exhibitions to new acquisitions, read more about the important (and exciting!) work happening at 14 Beacon in the Spring 2025 issue of "The Bulletin,” now available on our website at congregationallibrary.org/annual-repor...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 6d

We were happy to work with the Second Congregational Church of Warren, Maine to bring this collection, including administrative records and materials from the church's auxiliary groups, such as the Women's Circle, the King's Daughters, and the Mission Circle, to the CLA.

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 7d

In addition to his work on abolition, suffrage, and equal rights, he also spoke out against the hypocrisy of religious leaders promoting slavery, arguing that “the religious press, the pulpit, the Sunday school… should array their immense powers against slavery and slave-holding.”

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 7d

#DouglassWeek 2025 is underway in Boston, celebrating the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass. We are fortunate to have several of his works in our collection, including his autobiography and a first edition of his speech now known as “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 7d

We had a fantastic time meeting neighbors and friends over the weekend at Beacon Hill HillFest 2025. Thanks for hosting, Beacon Hill Civic Association!

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 8d

TODAY: Join us on Zoom at 1 pm EDT to celebrate the release of "Gathered Into a Church" with author, Dr. Lori Rogers-Stokes. Registration is free, quick, and easy via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/gathe...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 8d

#ArchivesMonth starts tomorrow, but you can begin your celebrations early by registering for our next virtual Church Stewardship Initiative workshop on October 15th at 1 pm EDT.

Learn more and sign up for free via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/findi...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 9d

We are thankful to the Missionary Society of Connecticut for a $25,000 grant in support of our work to preserve the archives of the Historic Connecticut Conference of the UCC.

Read more about this important project from @sneucc.org here: www.sneucc.org/postdetail/m...

Missionary Society of CT Gives Grant to Congregational Library

Some of the boxes containing the historic Connecticut Conference archives after they were brought to the Congregational Library & Archives. The ...

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 9d

The CLA’s archivists, Zachary and Billy, are offering their always-popular Archives Edit workshop on arranging a church’s archive on Friday, November 7th at 14 Beacon.

Space is limited, so learn more and register soon at congregationallibrary.org/events/archi...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks to everyone who was part of making our Religions of Revolution Symposium such a wonderful day of scholarship and conversation last Saturday. We hope to see you all at 14 Beacon again soon!

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 12d

Coffee is key to a day of great scholarly conversations! ☕️

Sara Georgini @sarageorgini.bsky.social · 12d

🗃️ Huzzah! We’re glad you’re joining us! #RoR friends, plenty o’coffee, breakfast, and scholarship awaits… @congrelib.bsky.social

Paintings, sculptures, and books adorn the Congregational Library’s historic reading room. A long desk centers the room for scholarly work, and lights glow over the hearth. An ornate mosaic tile ceiling in white and yellow rises above.

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Joseph M. Adelman @jmadelman.bsky.social · 12d

Heading into Boston today for the Religions of Revolution symposium, sponsored by @congrelib.bsky.social and the New England Quarterly. Looking forward to a great day of discussion thanks to @sarageorgini.bsky.social and Lauren Hibbert! #America250 www.congregationallibrary.org/religions-re...

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Thomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 15d

I got to talk to my class this morning about the documents signed by Metacomet and about Wussausmon and the Massachusetts Bibles and really, archives are joy. My time @mhs1791.bsky.social and @congrelib.bsky.social and @bpl.boston.gov being brought into the classroom.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 15d

By popular demand, we are excited to announce a virtual version of our spooky “Spirits in the Stacks” program on October 14th at 1 pm EDT. Space is limited, so register now via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/spiri...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 17d

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 17d

Join us October 21st on Zoom to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the American Unitarian Association and reflect on the shared legacies of Congregationalism with Dr. Dan McKanan.

Registration is free and open to all via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/aua-b...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 19d

#OTD in 1775, Ebenezer Cleaveland wrote to his brother, separatist minister John Cleaveland from Camp Dorchester, thanking him for his “fraternal kindness” over a debt. He also reported that 23 men had arrived from Boston with seven “fine boats” for the war effort.

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 19d

Learn much more about the incredible life and influence of Mary Ann Shadd Cary in the video from our “Insensible of Boundaries” program, now available on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/3PiObxUW-XY

Dr. Kristin Moriah on Her Book, "Insensible of Boundaries"

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 19d

Mary Ann Shadd Cary was remained close to her religious beliefs, but didn’t shy away from critiquing religious institutions in her work as a 19th-century Black feminist, abolitionist, and political activist.

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 21d

TODAY: Join us at 1 pm EDT for a fascinating conversation with Dr. @kawulf.bsky.social about her new book, "Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America."

Registration is free and open to all via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/lineage

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Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 21d

Make plans to join us October 1st on Zoom to celebrate the release of “Gathered Into a Church: Indigenous-English Congregationalism in Woodland New England,” with author, Dr. Lori Rogers-Stokes.

Learn more and register at congregationallibrary.org/events/gathe...

Congregational Library & Archives @congrelib.bsky.social · 22d

Learn more and register at congregationallibrary.org/events/nehh2...

NEHH@20 Virtual Launch | Congregational Library & Archives

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