10000 BCE
Beginning of Migration
Built Environment
Social
Native American
1500
Spread of Disease by European Settlers
Built Environment
Social
Native American
1600
Displacement of Native Communities in Metrowest
Built Environment
Food Access
Social
Native American
1638
Enslavement Starts in Massachusetts
Economic
Built Environment
Education
Food Access
Health Care Systems
Social
Black
1641
Massachusetts Is First Colony to Legalize Slavery
Economic
Built Environment
Education
Food Access
Health Care Systems
Social
Black
1651
Natick is Founded as the 1st Praying Town
Built Environment
Social
Native American
1675
Praying Indians Banished to Deer Island in Boston
Economic
Built Environment
Food Access
Social
Native American
1781
Two Court Cases Push For Abolition
Economic
Built Environment
Education
Food Access
Health Care Systems
Social
Black
1929
Waverly Market is established as a cultural staple for the Italian community in Framingham.
Economic
Food Access
Social
Italian
1942
Eminent Domain Displacement of 80 Families in MetroWest
Built Environment
Social
Low Income
Older Adults
Irish
1945
Metrowest Post-WW2 Housing Boom
Built Environment
Social
Black
Veterans
1970
Boston Holds First Pride Events
Social
LGBTQ