About this Event
Join The West End Museum for an unforgettable evening of celebration, and community at 2026 Honoree Night on November 14th from 3pm to 6pm.
Recently, WEM expanded our mission to interpret and present the broader history of urban planning, renewal, development, and activism both in Boston's West End and beyond.
We'll be honoring the legacy three individuals who have had a profound impact in and outside of our neighborhood to celebrate our newly expanded reach.
Hear from community leaders, enjoy complimentary refreshments + drinks, and support WEM through an exciting raffle + auction.
Meet the Honorees
2026 Community Honoree: Jane Forrestall
Jane is being honored for the active role she has played in guiding the development of the West End for the past thirty years.
2026 Impact Honoree: Ted Landsmark
Ted is being honored for his years of service as a community voice on the BRA (Boston Redevelopment Authority board) alongside his legacy as an activist, lawyer, and educator.
2026 Historic Honoree: Senda Berenson Abbott
Senda, immigrated to the West End from Lithuania in 1975. As a young girl she lived at 32 Nashua street with her family. She developed the rulebook for women's college basketball and is still known as the "Mother of Women's Basketball" today.
Event venue & nearby stays
The West End Museum, 150 Staniford St. Suite 7, Boston, United States
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