Domna Visvizis was from Aimos, a maritime city in Eastern Thrace. Coming from a wealthy family, she married the wealthy ship owner and brave energetic visionary Antonios Visvizis who was one of the first members of the “Filiki Eteria”. Domna herself later was initiated into the secret association. At the outbreak of the revolution, … Continued
Greek women have preserved, protected, challenged and led in diverse domains for centuries. On the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence, join us for a panel discussion spotlighting women changemakers in Greek history to the present day. RSVP here. Panelists: Dr. Ioli Kalavrezou, Dumbarton Oaks Professor of Byzantine Art History, Harvard University Dr. Maria … Continued
The Women of Souli The Greek people of Souli, Epirus, treasured their independence, and lived somewhat freely in the mountains in a remote area. Unhappy with this independence, the Ottoman ruler, Ali Pasha, engaged in several battles with area residents to gain control of the area. In 1803, Ottoman troops began an assault on the village of Zalongo. The … Continued
This event is rescheduled from the original date of April 21. Join the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for our trivia night! A free and family-friendly event, the second of a series of virtual trivia events. This month, we are going on a virtual holiday to Greece through the quiz questions. Teams are not required! (We encourage you … Continued
Της Άρτας το Γιοφύρι | Tis Artas to Gefyri | The Bridge of Arta Life in the time of the Greek revolution and onward: what do traditional, demotic, Greek folk songs reveal to us? Along with this, what is the place, the role, the perception of women in these songs? This folk song is known … Continued
Join the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for our first virtual trivia night, Greek Independence Day edition! A free and family-friendly event, which we hope will be the first of a series of virtual trivia events. Teams are not required! (We encourage you to participate as individual, or together with your family/housemates.) Prizes will be awarded to the first … Continued
Laskarina Bouboulina: History Laskarina Bouboulina was born in 1771, with the spirit of revolution in her blood, in an Ottoman prison. Her father was imprisoned for participating in a previous Greek uprising. He died shortly after her birth and she never forgot why she was raised without him. She grew up in Hydra and moved … Continued
A Virtual Event Series Join the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for a year-long commemoration of women in the 1821 Greek War of Independence and beyond. Through virtual events and digital content, we will spotlight women’s diverse roles in the Greek Revolution. Together, we will examine their legacy for modern-day Greece and the Greek diaspora. Looking Back, … Continued
We are sorry to report that the Boston Greek Independence Day Parade and the dance performances following the parade have been canceled due to the evolving COVID-19 virus situation. Come join us on Sunday for the annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821. The … Continued
Come join us on Sunday for the the annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821. The 2019 Boston Greek Parade will end at the corner of Exeter and Boylston Street with the EU flag in front of Lenox Hotel in Boston Massachusetts. If you have any … Continued