Massachusetts is named after the Massachusett tribe that inhabited the area of present-day Greater Boston. The Pilgrim Fathers who sailed on the Mayflower established the first permanent settlement …

1 day ago · Great Britain, after neglecting the colony for many years, revoked the company charter and in 1691 set up a royal colony that united Massachusetts with the former colonies of Plymouth and …

Feb 15, 2020 · As the Age of Enlightenment dawned, the highly literate and well educated citizens of Massachusetts began to rebel against the English monarchy in the name of liberty and, as a result, …

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Nov 9, 2009 · One of the original 13 colonies and one of the six New England states, Massachusetts (officially called a commonwealth) is perhaps best known for being the landing place of the …

The history of Massachusetts is rich and complex, marked by its role as one of the original thirteen colonies and its capital, Boston, often referred to as the "cradle of the American Revolution."

Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Massachusetts. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.

Travel on an amazing journey to discover key events in the history of Massachusetts, from earliest times to the present day. Each color represents a theme in the story.

Massachusetts, also known as the "Bay State," has a long and storied history dating back to the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620. From the Salem Witch Trials in the late 17th century to the pivotal role it …

With such a varied group of readers in mind, we thought it would be helpful to introduce this work with an overview of Massachusetts history down to 1820, a brief analysis of the writing of American medical …