History & Culture
Each of the 34 Boston Harbor Islands has a rich human history. We invite you to learn more about the stories, people, places, and objects associated with each island, and with the overall island system.
Visit National Park Service (NPS) for a summary of history and culture at Boston Harbor Islands: nps.gov/boha/historyculture
Island Culture
More from NPS about ethnography and cultural history:
Historic Sites, Structures & Artifacts
More from NPS about remaining tangible culture:
Island History
More from NPS about topics in the history of the islands and Boston Harbor:
- Farming and husbandry
- Civil War (also see Civil War: 150 below)
- Geology
- Haying
- Hunting
- Timbering
- Vegetation of the islands: 1600-2000
- Quarrying
Go to Sesquescentennial activities: Civil War: 150
Park Map
History & Culture
Details about Boston Harbor Islands park supplied by National Park Service