Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston

December Meetup: A Journey Through History at the Boston Public Library!

We’re spreading holiday cheer with a special joint event! The Gay Men’s Fine Arts Group and the Non-Scene Friends LGBTQ+ Group and are coming together for a visit to the Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston exhibit located at McKim Exhibition Hall, Central Library in Copley Square.

Join us for discovery, camaraderie, and seasonal spirit as we explore captivating stories from the past and admire the library’s timeless beauty. It’s the perfect way to celebrate community, culture, and connection this holiday season!

After exploring the exhibit, some of us will go to lunch together to debrief and socialize.

Come join us!

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Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston
The history of the United States was shaped by ordinary people undertaking extraordinary acts. Two hundred and fifty years after the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we continue to celebrate, reflect upon, and critically examine the ideals set forth at the nation’s founding. To whom were these promises made? How are people working today to make sure those promises are kept

Featuring over 100 artworks and documentary materials from the Boston Public Library’s Special Collections—prints, photographs, paintings, sculpture, and more—this exhibition brings to light both familiar and lesser-known stories about America’s ongoing struggle for freedom, civil rights, and belonging for all. Highlights include early portraits of Benjamin Franklin, General George Washington, and Crispus Attucks, as well as works by Boston-area artists including Toni Pepe, Robert Tomolillo, and Caleb Cole.