Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Fwd: Upcoming Roxbury Bike and Walking Tours



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September 9, 2008
END OF SUMMER TOURS
Enjoy the final days of summer sun with us!

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Dear Jay,

With only 2 weekends left until the official end of summer, how will you spend them? If you've familiar with Boston's weather, you know what's coming next. Don't just sit back! Before summer says goodbye, join us on 2 tours perfect for September's warm days.
 
Pianos to Pints: A bike tour of Roxbury and JP
Discover the hidden industrial history of Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. Learn how Boston's once-thriving breweries and factories have found new lives and find out how community protest stopped I- 95 from being built through both communities. The tour begins at the Piano Factory and travels along the route of the Orange Line to Roxbury Crossing, through the heart of the former brewery district, and ends at the former Sturtevant Factory. The route is 2.5 miles along mostly flat ground. Beginners are welcome and all participants must bring and wear a bike helmet. The tour runs 10am-12pm and will meet at the Piano Factory, 791 Tremont St. Cost: $10, kids under 18 are free with a paying adult. Click here to purchase tickets. Co-sponsored by the Jamaica Plain Historical Society.
Roxbury's Early History
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Happy Roxbury Day! Celebrate the founding of Roxbury by joining us on a walking tour of important sites in Roxbury's early history and development. Sites include the First Church in Roxbury, the Dillaway-Thomas House, and the homes of abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Edward Everett Hale. This tour is free, but RSVP is required. Please click here to email your RSVP. The tour runs 12pm-1pm and will meet at Roxbury Heritage State Park, 183 Roxbury St.
 
Feel free to contact us with any questions at 617-427-1006.
 

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