Looking Local: Researching History in Jamaica Plain (Event Video)

The Massachusetts Historical Society, the Jamaica Plain Historical Society and the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library team up to help you learn more about ways to research the rich and vibrant history of JP. Each organization explains how to use the items in their collections to find out more about local history. This event features Gavin Kleespies and Peter Drummey from the Massachusetts Historical Society, Laura Pattison and Shane Gellerman from the JP Branch Library and Gretchen Grozier from the JP Historical Society. Special thanks to Charlie Rosenberg for Zoom assistance.

This event was held on April 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library of the BPL. It was co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Historical Society, the BPL and JPHS. Click on the triangle below to watch the presentation.