MONUMENTS & MARKERS
As Boston approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence, Everyone250 reimagines commemoration and honors the full diversity of the communities that have shaped both Boston and the nation.
The Monuments and Markers initiative will commemorate historically significant sites through a collaborative, community-driven process, establishing permanent public markers that honor the spaces where cultural memory and collective resilience live.
These monuments are not simply commemorative objects. They are acts of recognition. They are invitations to learn and reflect. And they are foundational pieces of a broader vision to build a more inclusive and truthful understanding of who we are—and who we can be.
Explore the Map:
Discover our Living History
Our interactive Monuments and Markers map invites you to explore the places where history lives—where culture, resistance, and memory have shaped the fabric of our city and state. These sites help preserve memory, educate, and recognize important contributions in a community’s history. This map will grow as our partners grow.
Use this map to:
Learn about the stories behind each site and local neighborhood.
Reflect on the cultural significance of these locations.
W.E.B. Du Bois Monument
1965 Freedom Rally Square
