Hidden History of Boston, by Dina Vargo
Friday, March 8, 2019—Noon to 1:00pm
State Library of Massachusetts—Room 341, Massachusetts State House
Dina Vargo’s new book, Hidden History of Boston, dives into some of the lesser-known “oddball” stories from Boston’s rich history. In this fun, well-written book, you’ll learn about fascinating and sometimes shocking episodes in Boston’s past, such as “Pope’s Night,” when colonial-era mobs celebrated their hatred of the pope, and the 1938 “Zoo Shipwreck,” when a freighter carrying exotic animals bound for East Boston struck an uncharted pinnacle of rock near Boston Harbor.
Author Dina Vargo developed her interest in Boston’s offbeat history during her time as a tour guide for Boston By Foot. She holds an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh and currently works in the affordable housing field. In addition to Hidden History of Boston, Ms. Vargo is the author of Wild Women of Boston: Mettle and Moxie in the Hub.Ms. Vargo’s talk is free and open to all, and copies of Hidden History of Boston will be available for purchase and signing at the conclusion of the talk. For more information about the State Library and our author talk series, please visit our website at www.mass.gov/lib.
Laura Schaub
Cataloging Librarian
Upcoming Author Talks at the State Library:
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/upcoming-author-talks-at-the-state-library
