American Revolution

Our Guide to Boston's Best History and Beer

A Brief History of the Battle of Bunker Hill

On June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill took place in Charlestown, Massachusetts, just across the harbor from Boston. While it was...

Historic Tavern in Boston: Warren Tavern

Warren Tavern is beyond worth the trip to Charlestown, which is across the harbor from downtown Boston. The watering hole was founded in...

A Brief History of Patriots' Day in Massachusetts

On the third Monday of every April (April 17 in 2023), Massachusetts and Maine (which was a part of the Bay State until it became its own...

Shades On by Night Shift: Brian's Beer Review

Today we are tasting Shades On, a sour IPA from Night Shift Brewing in Everett, MA. It is 6% ABV and pours a hazy, straw yellow. This...

Evacuation Day and St. Patrick's Day in Boston

St. Patrick's Day is often associated with Boston for good reason. About 1 in 5 of the city's residents claim to have Irish heritage, so...

Our Top 6 History Podcasts

We are addicted to podcasts and we love learning new things. These history pods are standouts. 1. Presidential Each episode tackles each...