History Lessons: A year in review

If you’re a history nerd like us, then you’ll love Anna Whites local History Lessons! Here’s a little “year in review” of 2019’s most popular ones!
If you walk down East Broadway towards Pleasure Bay, you’ve seen the statue of Admiral Farragut, but do you know why? Get the details!
Ever why there’s a large anchor at Marine Park? Find out here.
Did you know that Southie once had an aquarium?
Here’s why Andrew Square is named Andrew Square.
That time when Christmas was banned in Boston!
What to learn about some history lessons in Dorchester? Read this one about the giant pear in Edward Everett Square.


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