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Dorchester is a neighborhood comprising more than 6 square miles (16 km 2) in the City of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Originally, Dorchester was a separate town, founded by Puritans who emigrated in 1630 from Dorchester, Dorset, England, to the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Jul 11, 2016 · About Dorchester. Resources. The largest neighborhood in Boston is also one of the most diverse. Long-time residents mingle together with new immigrants from Vietnam, Cape Verde, Ireland, and many other countries. This wonderful mix of residents from all cultures and backgrounds makes it an incredibly vibrant place to live, work, and spend time.
Dorchester. So, you've decided to visit Dorchester. Congratulations! Boston's largest neighborhood had long been written off, dismissed as “too dangerous” by those who had never set foot here. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map.
Get to know the vibrant, inclusive, and diverse neighborhood of Dorchester! From Upham's Corner to Ashmont, Fields Corner to Four Corners, Dorchester offers bustling commercial districts alongside public parks, beautiful murals, and ethnic cuisine, including some of the best Vietnamese and Caribbean food in Boston.
The Dorchester Historical Society was founded in 1843 and incorporated in 1891, DHS seeks to preserve and share the history of Dorchester, promote the preservation of historic buildings and sites, care for and exhibits articles of historic interest, and further education about and in the community.
A Brief History of Boston's Largest Neighborhood. First settled by Europeans in 1630 and named for the historic market town in Dorset, England, Dorchester has been witness to many of the great events of Massachusetts and American history.
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2 Stitch House Dorchester, 846 Dorchester Ave (Polish Triangle, T: JFK/UMass), ☏ +1 617 265-8013, info@stitchhousedorchester.com. M 10AM–6PM, Tu–F 10AM–8PM, Sa 10AM–6PM, Su noon–6PM. If you want yarn, this is the place to go. Offers classes for sewing, knitting and other trades of the needle. (updated Oct 2016)
