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Commonwealth Museum   Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin
Commonwealth Museum Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin

Boston Charter Day

The Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum often participate in Boston’s Charter Day activities, commemorating the city’s founding in 1630. Check back for future events and lectures in honor of this event.

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Barry Cotton, President of the Winthrop Society. Mr. Cotton is a seventh generation descendant of John Cotton, the Puritan spiritual leader.
Professor Francis J. Bremer
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