Boston's Black History
The New World-born son of a slave and Wampanoag Indian cast a daunting shadow over six feet tall. Today, we remember his name because he was one of the five victims of the Boston Massacre.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
He was the only president unanimously elected. Meaning all of the state representatives voted for him.
Who is George Washington?
In 1537, this infamous and oft-married monarch officially declared February 14 the holiday of St. Valentine's Day by royal charter.
Who is Henry VIII?
A man dressed as this jolly elf was credited with popularizing throwing beads during Mardi Gras.
The concept of gravity was discovered by this famous physicist.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
She is notably the first person of African descent to publish poetry in the English language—an incredible feat for the era (1750s-1780s) considering she was both a woman and a slave.
Who is Phyllis Wheatley?
These men are the only two presidents to sign the Constitution.
Who are James Madison and George Washington?
In Roman mythology, this son of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, was often depicted with a bow and arrows to pierce hearts and cast a spell of love.
Who is Cupid?
On this day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, this is the most popular food.
What are pancakes?
This is the name of the tallest grass on earth.
What is bamboo?
World famous even in his own day, this abolitionist and orator knew the power of words. He traveled across the globe speaking eloquently about his experiences as a slave in Baltimore and condemned the popular practice.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
These two presidents were the tallest, at 6'4".
Who are Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon B. Johnson?
This beloved holiday spinoff originally appeared on the hit TV show Parks and Recreation.
What is Galentine's Day?
The first known carnival celebration took place in this pleasant French city.
What is Nice?
Square cut or pear shaped, these rocks are the toughest substance on earth.
What are diamonds?
During the Civil War, the Union was losing badly and was, consequently, desperate for more men on the battlefield. The North's first all-black volunteer infantry headed out from Boston under the leadership of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
What is the 54th Regiment?
When this president was shot by an assassin in 1981, he joked "I forgot to duck".
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This group of people reportedly receive the most Valentines.
Who are teachers?
The most popular saying for Mardi Gras is, "Laissez les bon temps rouler." In English it means...
What is "Let the good times roll!"
This heaviest organ in the human body goes well with fava beans and a nice Chianti.
What is the liver?
As a lobbyist for public education, he helped organize a community school in the Beacon Hill home of his son when his petition for equal access was denied. Ultimately, this became the Abiel Smith School, which today houses the Museum of African American History.
Who is Prince Hall?
He was the first president to appear on television during a 1939 broadcast from the World's Fair.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The first known official celebration of Saint Valentine’s Day fittingly took place in this European city on February 14, 1400.
What is Paris?
"Carnival" comes from the Latin phrase "carne vale," which means what?
What is "Farewell to meat!"
This is the only planet in our solar system that spins clockwise.
What is Venus?