On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Revolutionary Spaces and the Boston Public Library, will host History and Society: An In-Person Living Room Conversation, exploring how historical narratives are shaped, amplified, and sometimes silenced—and what that means for our collective understanding of the past and present.
Event Details
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 6 – 7:30 PM
• Old South Meeting House, Boston
• Register: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69638d9294297d3600a48d5e
• Free to attend and registration is required
History is not a fixed truth, but a tapestry of stories shaped by perspective and power. This facilitated conversation invites participants to examine how historical narratives influence identity, values, and civic life—and whose voices are heard or left out of the record.
Living Room Conversations are structured, small-group discussions led by BPL facilitators that emphasize listening, dialogue across differences, and community connection—making this event particularly relevant for coverage focused on civic discourse, education, public history, and cultural institutions.This program is part of the Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness series presented by the BPL Community History Department and Revolutionary Spaces, with generous support from the Lowell Institute.