By Dan Hinchen

Calling all graduate students! 

Are you studying American history or some other related subject? Are you interested in meeting fellow students and faculty members who work in your field? Then consider attending a special Graduate Student Reception at the Massachusetts Historical Society this week. Beginning at 6:00PM on Thursday, 18 September, this event is a great way to network with your peers in the area, tour our historic building at 1154 Boylston Street, and to learn about the range of resources available to support your work, including MHS fellowship programs. This event is free for graduate students and faculty members, though RSVP required by September 17. Email kviens@masshist.org or phone 617-646-0568 with your name and affiliation. Indicate whether you are a graduate student or faculty member. We hope to see you there!

Also at the Society this week, we continue our exhibition of World War I photographs, letters and memorabilia with “Letters and Photographs from the Battle Country: Massachusetts Women in World War I.” As always, the exhibit is open Monday – Saturday, 10:00AM – 4:00PM, free of charge. And on Saturday, 20 September, stop by at 10:00AM for “The History and Collections of the MHS,” a free 90-minute tour of the Society’s building. The tour is free and open to the public. No reservation is required for individuals or small groups. Parties of 8 or more should contact the MHS prior to attending a tour. For more information please contact Curator of Art Anne Bentley at 617-646-0508 orabentley@masshist.org.