Brighton on Atlascope: Exploring the Urban History of Brighton through Maps

Explore Brighton’s urban history through historic maps and the Leventhal Map & Education Center’s Atlascope digital tool. The Brighton Branch Library and the Leventhal Map & Education Center will examine how Brighton’s landscape has changed, with a close look at the history of houses, neighborhoods, and the city as a whole.

The program includes an interactive question-and-answer session and information about additional map and geography resources for researching local places and their past and present significance.

When: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Showtimes: 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Venue: Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

Tickets: Price not available

Presented by: Brighton Branch Library and the Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library

Audience: Adults; the listing also identifies the event as suitable for college students, young adults ages 20–34, and older adults.

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services can be requested through the department listed in the event’s contact information. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance.

Contact: info@leventhalmap.org