Embrace Boston and United South End Settlements will host a special Historical Marker Unveiling recognizing United South End Settlements' role in Boston's social, cultural, and civic history as part of the citywide Everyone250 campaign.

The event commemorates USES' inclusion as an officially recognized historical site ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Embrace Boston will present a commemorative plaque honoring the organization's long-standing impact in the South End and its service to generations of Boston families.

The public ceremony will feature past and current USES board members, local officials, community partners, and USES families. The gathering is intended as a warm, uplifting celebration of Black history, community leadership, and neighborhood legacy.

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026

Time: 10:00—11:00 a.m.

Location: USES Courtyard, 36 Rutland St., Boston

Admission: Free and open to the public