Rooted in Memory

Name: Rooted in Memory
Start: 2026-02-24T18:00:00-0500
End: 2026-05-06T22:30:00-0400
Location: Community Boating, Inc.

Tue, Feb 24, 6pm - Wed, May 6, 10:30pm EST

Community Boating, Inc.

Boston MA, United States

Esplanade Association

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UPDATE! New Dates Announced!

After an unexpected snowy winter, we are pleased to announce that Rooted in Memory is coming to the Charles River Esplanade!

Join us for Rooted in Memory, an evening of art, light, and sound from 8:00-10:30pm. This immersive light and sound installation animates our memories and relationships to trees and living networks. The light installation will begin around 8:30pm, preceded by a live artistic offering to set the tone for the night. Arrive early to take in the full experience. Enjoy free non-alcoholic refreshments as you experience the art.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, May 3rd
Monday, May 4th
Tuesday, May 5th
Wednesday, May 6th

ABOUT Rooted in Memory

The Esplanade Association is excited to announce an outdoor lights display, called Rooted in Memory created by Stories & Spaces and produced by Illuminus Boston!

Nature holds memories beyond our own, etched in tree rings and rooted deep in the strata of soil and rock. "Rooted in Memory" is a series of site-specific installations along the Esplanade that utilize projection mapping and spatial audio to inspire us to be present with the collective memory of moments and millennia in this place, held by ourselves, each other, the trees, and the landscape.

All events will feature a 8-12 minute audio & light show located at the Charles Eliot Memorial Garden, right outside of Community Boating, Inc.

Please note that the location and details are subject to change due to weather so please follow for updates by registering or following us!

We will also have FREE non-alcoholic refreshments and small treats for you to enjoy as you take in the show.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR MEMORIES!

INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING YOUR MEMORIES?

Please visit OUR SITE to share them virtually on your own or you can email programs@esplanade.org for more information.

ABOUT STORIES & SPACES

Stories & Spaces creates interpretive, inclusive, and imaginative environments that are inspired by the past to better understand the present.

Learn More!

ABOUT ILLUMINUS

ILLUMINUS is a platform for Boston-based artists to create experiential works of light, sound, and performance in the neighborhoods they call home. The mission is to use the creative process of developing and producing public art experiences to enable artists to connect, inspire, and empower their communities. The vision is a connected city where artists are leaders and every individual feels part of a community capable of positive change.

Learn More!

EVENT CANCELLATION

In the event of extreme weather or other hazardous conditions, the Esplanade Association will email all participants and post a cancellation notice. Please follow our social media accounts Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) / Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to keep up to date about potential class cancellations.

STAY UP TO DATE BY FOLLOWING US

Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston)

Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston)

Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade.

LOCATION INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS

NOTE: There is NO PARKING on the Esplanade. Please plan to arrive via one of the options below:

WALKING
If entering by foot, you can take one of many footbridges to enter the park. They are all noted on this map. Community Boating is closest to the Fanny Appleton Footbridge which is located near the Charles MGH (Red Line) MBTA Station!

MBTA
Community Boating is a 5 minute walk from the Charles MGH (Red Line) MBTA Station. Find all of the nearby stations on this map.

BLUE BIKES
Pick up a Bluebike at any station around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville and return to a station located conveniently near the Hatch Shell. Find locations on the System Map or mobile app.

PARKING (outside of park)
Recommended parking locations include Newbury Street lots or the Boston Common Garage.

RIDE SHARE
Please direct rideshare vehicles to drop you off on Cambridge Street or Charles Street. The Whitney Hotel is a good reference spot. Once you’ve been dropped off, enter the park on foot via the Fanny Appleton Footbridge.

ABOUT THE ESPLANADE ASSOCATION

The Esplanade Association (Esplanade.org) is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone.

Stay up to date with the Esplanade by following us on Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) and Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston). Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade

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The Esplanade Association is the community-supported nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone. Working in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Esplanade Association is dedicated to improving the experiences of the millions of visitors who enjoy Boston’s iconic riverside park. Importantly, the Esplanade Association acknowledges that the 64 acres of its care were originally inhabited by the Massachusett, Wampanoag and Nipmuc peoples in what was the tidal Quinobequin River, now called the Charles River. Through its work, the Esplanade Association strives to honor, respect, and recognize the connection between this site and our local indigenous tribes’ and neighbors’ ongoing stewardship of these lands and waters. For more information visit, Esplanade.org.

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