The object of the organization shall be the gathering and recording of the history of Charlestown and of individuals and families associated with the town; to collect and preserve historical artifacts and relics; and to found and maintain a museum where such collection shall be maintained and exhibited.

43 Monument Square Charlestown, MA 02129

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Loopers Project

Charlestown's answer - no doubt one of many - to the James Dean's of the movie screen and real life, past and present.

Ed Callahan is working on a new project - he is tracking down the Loopers, their exploits and ..... present day relatives.    

Rather than go into a long winded explanation of who and what the Loopers were, the link below will take you to a well written article from a local newspaper of the 70s/80's - this was reproduced in the Summer 2008 CHS Newsletter.

Newspaper History - "Loopers"  - this link jumps to a reproduction of an article from the local Quincy  Patriot Ledger from around the 70s/80s - it, in turn, is about the 1920's/30's when young men stole cars and raced around the streets of Charlestown, to the delight and encouragement of their mates, and to the con­sternation of the police and the general citizens of the city.

Charlestown Historical Society • Offices, Top Floor, Bunker Hill Museum • PO Box 291776
• Email editor@charlestownhistoricalsociety.org • tel-617-241-2201

Event Calendar

USS Cassin Young Now Open for Tours

Tour the historic World War II destroyer in drydock and learn about the Charlestown Navy Yard's role in preserving global liberty.

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