The Somerville Museum presents History on the Line, a series of programs funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 grant program. Historically part of Charlestown, the borders of present-day Somerville contain the stories of John Winthrop (the first governor), George Washington, Henry Knox, Paul Revere, Widow Rand, the Tufts Family, Archibald Queery (the inventor of Fluff), and more!
History on the Line is Map Lines, Assembly Lines, Revolutionary Lines, Story Lines, Transportation Lines, and more. Through an exhibition, map, public events, and trolley tours, we will:
Map: Discover the pre-Revolutionary places, stories, and people of Somerville in print and digital!
Exhibit: View local history through the museum's collection of objects, maps, and archival materials.
History in the Park: Enjoy family-friendly events that celebrate momentous occasions in the city's history.
Trolley Tours: Take a guided tour of the sites, stories, and people central to Somerville's past.
All Aboard!
“The emotions quicken, the eyes glow with new inspiration, and the step becomes buoyant as, walking the streets and avenues of the city, one realizes he is passing along the same road-ways, over hill and slope, where once the men of 1775-6 trod or Paul Revere drove his fiery steed.“
Haskells’ Historical Guide Book, c. 1940
