We use maps, geography, and history to understand the connection between people and places in Boston, New England, and beyond. linktr.ee/bplmapshttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mlwcb4r2bu2vCan AI change the way we explore historic maps? Find out in our upcoming free virtual talk, Katherine McDonough on AI and Map Collections! Monday, May 18 · 2:00 pm EDT  Co-hosted by BPL Digital Services (@bpl.boston.gov) and the Leventhal Map & Education Center.  Register now → luma.com/p782j2e715 May 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwcb4r2bu2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mjmx5kcq4l2nJoin us this Saturday for a special Open House program with our colleagues in BPL Special Collections. We'll focus on rare documents that tell the story of the American Revolution in Boston and reflect the unique collections held at the Boston Public Library.  Drop in any time from 12:00–4:00 pm.16 Apr 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmx5kcq4l2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mj7wgkqjdz2u250 years ago, in the summer of 1776, the Declaration of Independence wasn't a celebrated historical document—it was breaking news.11 Apr 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7wgkqjdz2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3miehcfev3t2uThe Leventhal Center gallery will be closed Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 10 as we prepare for our new exhibition Declarations: Printing a New Nation. Learn more about the exhibition here: https://www.leventhalmap.org/digital-exhibitions/declarations/31 Mar 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3miehcfev3t2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mgzqvkzu5l2kThe Leventhal Center is excited to share that we're hiring a new Curator or Associate Curator of Maps & Geography! If you’re passionate about digging deep into maps and their stories, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by Monday, March 30, for full consideration: buff.ly/1I0bHuI14 Mar 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzqvkzu5l2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mgpozv433d2jLearn how to use picture books to teach elementary students about the basics of geography, mapping and spatial awareness🗺️ You'll complete this session with a recommended book list and strategies for your classroom. Register for the workshop here: buff.ly/3OQqJGz10 Mar 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpozv433d2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mgnpam6n4q2qHave you ever considered yourself something of a "map head"? We're currently hiring for two positions! Learn more and apply online: www.leventhalmap.org/about/jobs/09 Mar 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnpam6n4q2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mgko42bkus2k🎆On March 17, 1776, British rule in Boston ended 🎆 In this From The Vault map collection showing, take a look at maps that explore the Evacuation of Boston as we mark its 250th anniversary. Drop in any time between 2:00PM - 4:00PM. No reservation is required.08 Mar 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgko42bkus2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mgaplo3obn2t❗Applications are open for our Small Grants program!❗ Are you working on a scholarly project that would come alive for the public through an interactive digital publication? Apply by Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5 pm ET using this link: buff.ly/XD0xutQ https://buff.ly/1hubT3B04 Mar 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgaplo3obn2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mfz66vw2pv2qHow can AI help institutions make millions of historic photographs more accessible and interesting to public users? 📸 This program is co-hosted by BPL Digital Services and the Leventhal Map & Education Center. Register for the event here: buff.ly/WAXM9hk or tune in via YouTube at buff.ly/7Oco3jU01 Mar 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfz66vw2pv2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mfu5azybnc2v⛈️ Big storms may impact us today with transportation delays and snow days, but weather and climate have always affected how people think, act, and live. Read the full article here: buff.ly/B4PamSZ Learn more about our Small Grants program here: buff.ly/gQykYoj https://buff.ly/B4PamSZ27 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu5azybnc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mfp4d7qxys2iTake a walk through the over a quarter million maps in the LMEC's collection with our Associate Curator during this segment on WCVB, Boston local news📺 The LMEC hosted a WCVB crew for a quick overview of our collection, exhibitions, and more. Watch the segment here: buff.ly/OFSZZN6 https://buff.ly/OFSZZN625 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp4d7qxys2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mfkoh5iq5e2kThe Leventhal Center will be open from 1-5pm on Tuesday, February 24 due to the severe weather.23 Feb 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkoh5iq5e2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mfho7dxnzf2yThe Leventhal Center and all BPL locations will be closed on Monday, February 23 for a snow emergency.22 Feb 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfho7dxnzf2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mfhkwgviji2nThroughout history, color has been used on maps for a number of different reasons 🎨 This free showing will be hosted Friday, February 27 in the Learning Center with a staff member from the Leventhal Center available to answer questions. Drop in any time between 2PM - 4PM. No reservation is required22 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfhkwgviji2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mf7zjomovs2nWhat does a draft of beer reveal about the geography of our city? You'll learn about how today's brewers draw on neighborhood histories to craft place-based identities, and consider questions about the city's relationship to industry, memory, and reuse. Read the full article here: buff.ly/I6aosHi19 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7zjomovs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3meyl5jqaw62hJoin William Rankin in discussion with Catherine D’Ignazio for a conversation about his new book, Radical Cartography. Lunch will be served and registration is required to attend. Register here: buff.ly/g9ixwIM16 Feb 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyl5jqaw62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3meth732wwu2eHave you ever heard of Boston’s "urban wilds?"🌲 Which of Boston’s urban wilds is your favorite and why? Maps: Boston Redevelopment Authority, "Boston urban wilds" (1976): buff.ly/4DW50EW, Boston Redevelopment Authority, "These areas have significant amounts of flora [...]" (1976): buff.ly/BkddEfU14 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3meth732wwu2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mejfdgjmbg2fCape Cod Potato Chips originated in Hyannis in 1980 and has been operating out of their current factory there since 1985. But the time has come for the Cape to say goodbye to this local favorite.10 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejfdgjmbg2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3meeefksgm42eIt's the season of love and that means sharing the maps the Leventhal Center loves with the public!🥰 🗺️ This free showing will be hosted Friday, February 13 in the Learning Center. Drop in any time between 2:00PM - 4:00PM. No reservation is required.08 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3meeefksgm42ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3me7dhqc4su2fAre octopuses secretly evil? The creators of these maps seem to think so! 🐙 Maps: Fred W. Rose, "Serio-comic war map for the year 1877" (1877): buff.ly/DPVNkMd, Kisaburō Ohara, "A humorous diplomatic atlas of Europe and Asia" (1904): buff.ly/hIRdF9c #bpl #LMEC #maps06 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7dhqc4su2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3me4syw5oxm2eYes, New England has had COLD winters before ... 🧊❄️🥶 Map: U.S. Geological Survey, "Mean monthly average temperature" (1986): buff.ly/rEUu47f #bpl #LMEC #maps #bostonmaps #localhistory #bostonhistory #bostonmuseum #thingstodoinboston #bostontourism05 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4syw5oxm2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mdsr544u3o2jYou've never seen Mt. Washington like this 🤩🗻 Check out our virtual reality immersive view of this panorama: buff.ly/TdcHrjH Map: George H. Walker & Co.; Boston and Maine Railroad, "Birds-eye view from summit of Mt. Washington; White Mountains, New Hampshire" (1902): buff.ly/bW4XfJO01 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdsr544u3o2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mdqao6uzol2tHighways have fundamentally altered the landscape of the United States 🚗31 Jan 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdqao6uzol2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mdipbjeyvj2xIn this session, we’ll explore the reasons behind these transformations and share approachable ways to weave this history into your teaching about Boston and its neighborhoods. Register now: buff.ly/8CUc7cU28 Jan 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdipbjeyvj2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3mdb5up2sde2jVisitors to our current exhibition may have noticed a strange label on one of the maps ...🔍 This 1776 visualization of British military positions around Boston prominently labels the scandalously-named named "Mount Whoredom" right next to the Common!25 Jan 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdb5up2sde2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bplmaps.bsky.social/post/3md6nfqjndk2iAre you a New Englander ... or more of an "Eastern Metropolitan?" 🤔 This 1940 map examines the "rural cultural regions in the United States." It breaks down the continental US into 32 different regions, each with a named and define rural cultural pattern.24 Jan 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:ism3nphlvjgbg3qx4kqq5vfv/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6nfqjndk2i