Congregational Library & Archives

YouTube video by CongregationalLibrary Revolutionizing History: From Textbook to Transcription in New England’s Hidden Histories

Explore the power of transcribing early New England church records through our New England’s Hidden Histories project in the full video from our “Revolutionizing History” program, now available on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/VJF_GNJtqv4.

“Transcription is what makes the records accessible. . . . Being able not only to see but to read the texts shatters some of our stereotypes.”

Registration is free and open to all, and you can find all the details you need to register at congregationallibrary.org/events/faith...

Please join us in person or via Zoom for a lunch and learn program with CLA Research Fellow Dr. Evelyn Sterne on Friday, April 10th from 12-1 pm. Dr. Sterne will share stories about Boston Congregationalists during the Great Depression that she has discovered as part of her current research project.

Registration is free and open to all: congregationallibrary.org/events/oxfor...

Why does the history of puritanism remain so important today? Join us on March 19th at 1 pm EDT for a virtual conversation about the history of English and North American puritanism and the new “Oxford Handbook of Puritanism.”

Our website has a new look, so if you haven't visited us online in a while, now is a great time to see what's new at https://congregationallibrary.org/

Thanks to the generosity of the Beacon Hill Civic Association, this tour is offered completely free of charge. Reservations are appreciated but not required. Learn more on our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/women...

This Women’s History Month, we are pleased to welcome visitors to 14 Beacon for a free lunchtime collections tour of women’s religious writing in early New England with Dr. Tricia Peone on March 20th from 12-1 pm.

Please join CLA Board Vice-Chair Sara Georgini on Wednesday, March 4th at 7 pm EST for "Defending Democracy in the Stacks," a fantastic conversation organized by the Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy.

Registration is free via Zoom: bit.ly/4ruKgFZ

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We hope you’ll make plans to join us on March 25th at 1 pm EDT for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Dan Lipcan from the Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum about digitizing records of the Salem witch trials and their ongoing interest to researchers and the public.

TODAY: Join us at 1 pm EST for a virtual conversation about engaging with the often challenging hidden histories documented in Congregational church records.

Registration is free and open to all: congregationallibrary.org/events/hidde...

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Our Church Stewardship Initiative program is going digital in its next virtual workshop on March 10th at 1 pm EDT. Register now to join Zachary and Billy for an important conversation about managing and preserving your church’s digital files.

We'll be closed again tomorrow while Boston recovers from the blizzard. Stay safe and warm, everyone! ❄️

We will be closed Monday, February 23rd in anticipation of the snowstorm. Stay safe, everyone! ❄️

Pastors, church historians, and history enthusiasts: you have one week left to submit your application for a Steece Fellowship to support your trip to 14 Beacon to work with our collections for your research project.

Find all the details and begin your application at https://ow.ly/L8tz50YipV4

YouTube video by CongregationalLibrary Dr. Edward Andrews on His Book, "Newport Gardner’s Anthem"

Explore the remarkable life of Occramer Marycoo, an enslaved African who went on to become one of early America's most important Black leaders in the full video of our “Newport Gardner’s Anthem” book talk, now available at youtu.be/snp-ZwJgZ2c

“And so he's not the minister, right? . . . But he's the one who's doing the work. He's doing the organizational work. He's doing the leg work. . . . And he ends up being a major founder and figure for Newport's Black Christian community.”

Registration is free and open to all on our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/oxfor...

Register now for a fascinating virtual discussion with Frank Bremer, @annlaurahughes.bsky.social, Rachel Adcock, and @emersonwbaker.bsky.social about the new “Oxford Handbook of Puritanism” at 1 pm EDT on March 19th.

THIS FRIDAY: Join us for a Black History Collection Highlights Tour with Librarian Meaghan Wright at 14 Beacon from 12-1 pm EST.

Registration is requested but not required via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/black-hist...

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Tickets are $10 for members // $15 for non-members, and you can find all the details on our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/mary-...

You’re invited to join us on March 5th for a special virtual tour of our Sacred Rebellion exhibition in honor of the 256th anniversary of the Boston Massacre.

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TODAY: Join us at 1 pm EST to celebrate the release of "The Story of Bob" by The Pilgrim Press with author, Steven C. Law. Registration is free and open to all via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/story...

TODAY: Join us on Zoom at 1 pm EST for our 2026 Cotton Mather Lecture. Registration is free and open to all via our website: congregationallibrary.org/events/explo...

Registration is free and open to all via our website at congregationallibrary.org/events/hidde...