Shaw 54th Memorial Restoration: Removing the Bronze | August 18, 2020
Over the past week the steel support structure, or "shark cage," was inserted around the Memorial along with wood [...]
A Letter From The President | August 17, 2020
Dear Friends,This Thursday marks our official 50th Anniversary, a day which this time last year we had envisioned celebrating a [...]
Remembering Benny White | August 14, 2020
On Independence Day, the Friends lost longtime friend and educator, Lieutenant Benny White, Sr. Benny, one of the leaders [...]
Announcement from the Board Chair: Join us in Congratulations
During the past five months, the importance of skilled, forward-looking leadership capable of maintaining focus in a crisis has [...]
August 6, 2020 | [STREAM NOW!] Virtual Annual Meeting
Virtual Annual Meeting Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:00 p.m. Zoom Thank you for joining us for our 50th Annual [...]
Statement of Solidarity | June 3, 2020
Dear Friends,Monday was difficult in countless ways. The Boston Common, the center stage of our civic life, has seen generations [...]
Shaw 54th Memorial Restoration Project Press Release | May 22, 2020
(Boston, MA) May 20, 2020 – The Partnership to [...]
Boston Common Master Plan Continues | May 19, 2020
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to develop a Master Plan for Boston Common in collaboration with [...]
A Reflection on Our Parks | Liz Vizza
My first day working remotely was a beautiful sunny one, so I set out for a lunchtime walk in [...]
Coronavirus Update from The Friends | March 13, 2020
Dear Friends, As we respond to this evolving COVID-19/Coronavirus situation, concern for the health of park visitors, supporters, and [...]