“We the People of Holyoke” is a public humanities project that explores how Holyoke residents across four centuries have lived out and expanded upon the ideals of the American Revolution—liberty, justice, self-governance, and the pursuit of collective opportunity. Through the stories of individuals from the Revolutionary era to the present day, this project illuminates the city's ongoing work to realize the Revolution’s promises for all its residents.
Recipient: Nueva Esperanza
Project Title: We the People of Holyoke
Grant Program: Expand Massachusetts Stories
Location: Holyoke
Date: 2025-10-24
Amount: $20000
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