Lost Rivers: Mapping the History of Charlestown's Miller’s River

Event

Location

Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library at 179 Main St Charlestown MA 02129

Date

Thursday, Nov 19, 2026

Time

6:00 PM EST

Cost

Free

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This event is hosted by the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Where were the original rivers in the Boston area? When and why did Miller’s River, once located near Charlestown, disappear? Join our Civic Discovery Fellow Dr. Genna Kane for a deep dive into the history and geography of Miller’s River. Come learn about the river, the history of other bodies of water in Charlestown, and the urban transformations that contributed to their disappearance. 

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