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
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
1861
MA General Law Chapter 115 Establishes Department of Veteran's Services
Economic
Food Access
Health Care Systems
Veterans
1900
Irish community Continues Integrating into American Culture
Economic
Built Environment
Food Access
Social
Irish
1924
Largest New England KKK Gathering Ends in Violent Riot
Economic
Health Care Systems
Social
Black
Irish
Italian
1929
Waverly Market is established as a cultural staple for the Italian community in Framingham.
Economic
Food Access
Social
Italian
1944
Cushing Hospital Opens for Soldiers Wounded in WW2
Economic
Built Environment
Health Care Systems
Social
Veterans
1946
MA Fair Housing Law Passes
Economic
Built Environment
Education
Food Access
Health Care Systems
Black
1965
SMOC Incorporates and Expands Anti-Poverty Programs
Economic
2012
BRACE Founded in Framingham
Economic
Education
Food Access
Social
Brazilian