Boston Historic Markers Program
The Office of Historic Preservation invites the public to submit nominations to the Boston Historic Markers Program, which will recognize people, places, events, movements, ideas, and cultural traditions with a significant connection to the city of Boston.
We want to hear from you!
The Boston Historic Markers Program is a new initiative from the City of Boston Office of Historic Preservation and the Commemoration Commission. This program seeks to increase the visibility of the full range of stories that make our city unique.
Anyone can nominate a marker for consideration. You do not need to be a historian or member of a preservation organization. If there’s a local story that matters to Boston residents, we want to hear it.
From the nominations received, 25 stories will be selected for this next round of historic markers. The City plans to install dozens of markers every year leading up to Boston’s 400th anniversary in 2030.
NOMINATE A HISTORIC MARKER
Residents, community organizations, historians, cultural organizations and others are encouraged to identify stories that should be recognized and shared across Boston’s neighborhoods.
We’re seeking nominations for markers that represent Boston’s history. This could include:
- Well known or lesser known histories
- People (must be deceased)
- Important events (must have happened at least 20 years ago)
- Organizations or Institutions
- Social, Political, Cultural, Ideological Movements
- Places, buildings, or Landscapes
- Innovations, ideas, or achievements
- Archaeological sites
Applicants will have to login to Google in order to access the form, save a draft, and submit the nomination. You are able to submit more than one nomination. Applicants can access the nomination form by pressing the button below to fill out the nomination on Google Forms.
Applications will be accepted through January 29, 2027.
This is an example of what your nominated historic marker could look like if selected.
HISTORIC MARKERS PROGRAM KEY DATES
INFORMATION SESSIONS
The Office of Historic Preservation will be holding four information sessions prior to the nomination submission deadline. The first two information sessions will introduce the program, walk through what the application will require, and how to prepare your submission.
The last two information sessions will address frequent inquiries, how to ensure you have a strong application, and next steps.
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KEY EVENTS |
DATE |
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| Historic Marker Nomination Form Opens | October 29, 2026 |
| Information Session 1 | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5-6 P.M. |
| Information Session 2 | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 12-1 P.M. |
| Information Session 3 | Monday, December 7, 2026 12-1 P.M. |
| Information Session 4 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 5-6 P.M. |
| Historic Marker Nomination Form Closes | January 29, 2027 |
| 25 New Historic Markers Selected | End of April |
| New Historic Markers Installed | End of July |
Information session resources will be posted below as soon as possible.
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News
New Historic Markers Program Launches with $300,000 in Community Grants
On March 7, at the First Church in Roxbury, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the creation of the Boston Historic Markers Program, the City’s program of commemorative markers ensuring Boston residents and communities are part of the city’s ongoing storytelling.
Mayor Wu Launches Tour 250 Interactive Map Featuring 25 New Markers Celebrating Boston's Neighborhood History As Part of Boston 250
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