From Boxing to Banner 18: The Iconic Sports History of Boston's West End

Tue Aug 06 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

The West End Museum | Boston

The West End Museum
Publisher/HostThe West End Museum
From Boxing to Banner 18: The Iconic Sports History of Boston's West End
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A lecture on the sports history of Boston's West End.
About this Event

Join The West End Museum for a lecture and discussion on the rich sports history of Boston's West End. From the “Mother of Women's Basketball” Senda Berenson, to the early days of the Boston Garden, to the recent successes of the Celtics and Bruins organizations, the West End of Boston has had an outsized impact on our current sports world. This program will explore the connection between sports and neighborhood dynamics, from nineteenth-century walking competitions and boxing matches through to the current Celtics team. Sports and the West End neighborhood have for centuries been intertwined, and continue to be today.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The West End Museum, 150 Staniford St. Suite 7, Boston, United States

Tickets

USD 12.51

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