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Roxbury (/ ˈ r ɒ k s b ər i /) is a neighborhood within the City of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Roxbury is a dissolved municipality and one of 23 official neighborhoods of Boston used by the city for neighborhood services coordination. The city states that Roxbury serves as the "heart of Black culture in Boston."
Dec 4, 2023 · Roxbury is a historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its rich heritage. The neighborhood offers a variety of attractions, including historic landmarks and cultural venues. Roxbury has a vibrant community and hosts exciting events throughout the year.
Traveling to Boston? View our guide to the city's Roxbury neighborhood featuring museums, beautiful parks, and attractions. Learn more and plan your trip today.
Roxbury is filled with lush community gardens, bustling green spaces like Malcolm X Park, where summer basketball tournaments are veritable family reunions, and Highland Park, with its...
May 25, 2024 · Roxbury, southern residential section of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Prior to becoming part of the city of Boston in 1868, it was a town (township) of Norfolk county, located between Boston and Dorchester. Early spellings include Rocksbury, Roxburie, and Rocsbury; the town was named probably in.
Sep 21, 2023 · Roxbury is one of Boston’s oldest communities. Incorporated nearly 400 years ago, in 1630, the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were its first European settlers. It became a city in 1846 and was annexed to the city of Boston in 1868. Originally a farming community, Roxbury was home to a number of prominent colonial figures.
Throughout the mid-20th century and continuing to this day, Roxbury became the center of African American culture in Boston. The district has strong ties to jazz (Roy Haynes, Makanda Ken McIntyre) and early leaders of the civil rights movement (Malcolm X, Rev. James Breeden, and Melnea Cass).
The mission of the Roxbury Cultural District is to identify, recognize and amplify Roxbury’s cultural assets and establish the tools, strategies and resources that elevate the community of Roxbury as a living repository of arts and cultural expression – past, present and future.
May 24, 2024 · Today, Roxbury is the heart of Black culture in Boston. This former farming community is home to the Shirley Eustis House. It’s the nation’s only remaining country house that a British Royal Colonial Governor built.
Dec 14, 2020 · For over 250 years Roxbury has been an essential ingredient in the story of Boston as a pioneering and world-class city. Today, Roxbury is a lab for artistic innovation, a beacon of boundless...
