The Dorchester Historical Society (DHS) has received a $5,000 Community Partnership Grant Award from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Over the last 14 years, the DHS has allocated the majority of resources from its fundraising efforts to exterior property restoration for the 5 buildings on 2 sites owned and maintained by the Society. Throughout the restorations, the DHS maintained a vigorous schedule of exhibits and programs; and, the completion of the exteriors of these historical sites now allows the board to consider an expansion of its programming. The grant will help the DHS achieve a more robust schedule of programs and events on a diversity of subjects that continue to celebrate to the rich heritage of the multi-cultural community in which we live.