The State Library invites you to view one of our newest exhibits,
Education in the Commonwealth: A Timeline. The exhibit highlights a selection of milestones in regards to education in Massachusetts, starting in 1635 when Boston Latin School opened, becoming the first school in the colonies. The timeline continues on to include the passage of the first education laws in the 1700s, the opening of the first school for the blind in the 1800s, and the start of bussing for the desegregation of Boston schools in the 1900s. To conclude the exhibit, we cover some of the recent initiatives from Governor Healey’s education agenda, such as the free lunch program which applies to all public schools in Massachusetts, permanently.
You’ll find lots more information in addition to those events, so be sure to stop by to see this exhibit for yourself! The exhibit is up now through December 2023 and is located outside the State Library, Room 341 of the State House. Our hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Be sure to check out our other display cases in the reading room while you’re here and to chat with our friendly reference librarians! You can also see the exhibit online through the library’s Flickr page.
