AP+P2+2014-15+Dorchester

Dorchester, Boston

Cultural, Brittany Wyatt



Dorchester is a district in South Boston, or “God’s Country.” It was very culturally diverse and was a major farming town. Events occurring such as the Salem Witch Trials, Shay’s Rebellion, and the French and Indian War, because of all these events the culture that has formed today is very historic base. Being one of the first towns created, there is a lot of historical aspects like being the first “manufacturer of Bakers of chocolate, the oldest standing house in boston and the oldest elementary school”(My Dorchester). Today, the culture is fairly diverse as it contains many different cultures i.e. african americans, asian americans, latin americans, etc. With gay men and young artists. This is the largest district in Boston and allows for many opportunities and celebration of the old “southie” culture. However, it is said that “Irish Americans maintain the most visible identity”(Dorchester Neighborhood).

"A Brief History of Dorchester." My Dorchester. Web. 4 Nov. 2014. "Dorchester Neighborhood - Boston, Massachusetts - A Diverse Neighborhood Rich in Culture, Population and Employment." Dorchester Neighborhood - Boston, Massachusetts - A Diverse Neighborhood Rich in Culture, Population and Employment. Web. 4 Nov. 2014.

Taryn Howells All Souls Background Terms November 3, 2014 Aim



Dorchester is a historic town in boston known for its diverse cultural. The aim of Dorchester is to bring the community together through its history and culture, though not all of its history have had positive views within society. Dorchester is a city with a darker past than others in Massachusetts. According to the Dorchester Historical Society, “ Dorchester's residents have seen and participated in every event in our country's history including the Salem witch trials, the King Philip War in 1675-76, the French & Indian Wars, Shay's Rebellion and many others”(My Dorchester). Dorchester works to educate the public about its past and how we are still affected by it today. Even today the public works to add to the diversity of the city. Dorchester is mainly known for its diversity of the cultures within its population. Some such cultures are Eastern Europeans , African Americans, European Americans,Irish American immigration, Caribbean Americans, Latinos, and East and Southeast Asian Americans.

"A Brief History of Dorchester." My Dorchester. N.p., 2009. Web. 03 Nov. 2014. Taylor, Earl. "Dorchester Atheneum." Dorchester Atheneum. N.p., 17 Aug. 2003. Web. 03 Nov. 2014.



Audience by Savannah Galipeau

Dorchester, Boston was once the largest neighbourhood in Boston. Dorchester, as of 2010, has a population of 134,000 people. Lately there is an influx of LGBT community members, young professionals, and working artists. Dorchester is diverse. It is full of many people of different ethnicities and races. Dorchester is more diverse now than it has ever been. The immigrants have brought much economic success to Dorchester.

Works Cited

"Dorchester News." Your Town. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Nov. 2014. "Official Web Site of the City of Boston." Dorchester. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2014.

Katie Walker Historical



Dorchester was founded in June of 1630 by passengers of the ship Mary and John. It was originally made up of several smaller villages including Hyde Park and Foxboro, making it one of the largest towns in Massachusetts Bay (A Brief History 1). It has been part of all major events in the early days of the United States, including the Salem Witch Trials and Shay’s Rebellion. It was also the first place to use tax money for public education, the first place in the U.S. to manufacture chocolate, and had the only paper, powder, and cracker manufacturing places (Dorchester MA 1). Between 1800 and 1917 the population increased from about 2,000 to 125,000, most of the population explosion occurring after citizens voted in favor of annexation by Boston (A Brief History 1). Throughout the years Dorchester has been the home of many well-known individuals and has been the location of a wide variety of famous architecture (Dorchester MA 1). Today, Dorchester is “The largest and most populous community in Boston with many European Americans, African Americans, Caribbean Americans, Latinos, and East and Southeast Asian Americans” (A Brief History 1). It is a place of great diversity and culture.

"A Brief History of Dorchester." My Dorchester. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.

" Dorchester MA, Town History 1630-1870 ." The Dorchester Athenium. Dorchester Historical Society. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.