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826 Boston recently announced the release of “We Hope You'll Visit: A Neighborhood Guide to Dorchester. ” The book is a part of this year’s 826 Boston Young Authors’ Project. Written by 50 students from the Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School, the book is a guide to meaningful locations in the Dorchester community. Boston By Foot Executive Director Samantha Nelson, along with docents Gretchen Grozier and Katie Kelly, gave tours on the history of Dorchester to the 826 Boston students to help them write the book. 826 Boston is a nonprofit youth writing and [...] more

Boston By Foot has added three neighborhood tours to its Fall 2021 schedule and will present them in partnership with the Boston Preservation Alliance . The three tours are: Roxbury Highlands East Boston: Maverick Square and Beyond Boston's Chinatown Please see below for specific dates and descriptions. Those interested in attending must register in advance using the links below. The Boston Preservation Alliance is a nonprofit organization that protects and improves the quality of Boston's distinct architectural heritage through advocacy and education. [...] more