Site Type
Supervisor Name(s)
Zachary Bodnar
William McCarthy
Supervisor Title(s)
Archivist
Archivist
Supervisor Email(s)
Department Address
14 Beacon St, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02108
ADA Compliant
No
Parking
No
Transportation
The Congregational Library & Archives is within walking distance of the Park Street T Station (Green and Red lines), Government Center T Station (Green and Blue lines), and Downtown Crossing T Station (Red and Orange lines). We are also about a 10-15 minute walk from the commuter trains at North and South Stations. The CLA is also accessible by bus with nearby stops on the 43, 92, 93, 354, and SL5 bus lines.
Site Description
The Congregational Library began in 1853 when a small group of Boston clergymen donated 56 books from their personal collections. A century and a half later, it has become an internationally recognized resource for scholars, religious leaders, and local churches. Today the Congregational Library & Archives is a thriving center for researchers of all kinds, from professional historians to church members curious about their roots — anyone wanting to understand more about a religious tradition that has deeply informed American culture. The Congregational Library holds some 225,000 items, both archival and published, covering Congregational Christian history and a broad array of related topics.
Website URL
https://www.congregationallibrary.org/