The History of Massachusetts Blog is a blog about the history of the Bay State by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks @rbeatricebrooks
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On this day in 1635, John Balch was granted land in Beverly, Mass, where one of the area's oldest surviving houses would later stand. Discover the fascinating history of the John Balch House! historyofmassachusetts.org/j…
On this day in 1620, the Mayflower Pilgrims signed an agreement that would shape the future of Plymouth Colony. But what did they promise, and why did they feel compelled to sign it? Discover its story! historyofmassachusetts.org/t…
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In November 1621, Squanto fell ill during a trading expedition to Chatham and died just days later. His burial place remains a mystery! Discover the fascinating story of Squanto’s final days: historyofmassachusetts.org/s…
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On this day in 1872, a fire broke out in a Boston warehouse, unleashing a disaster that destroyed hundreds of buildings and reshaped the city. Discover how the Great Boston Fire started, spread, and devastated Boston! bostonfirehistory.org/fires/…
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On this day in 1620, Mayflower passengers finally spotted land off the coast of Massachusetts after weeks at sea! What happened next would change the course of American history. Discover the story of this historic voyage! historyofmassachusetts.org/t…
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On this day in 1960, Boston native John F. Kennedy is elected President of the United States history.com/this-day-in-hist…
On this day in 1637, Anne Hutchinson is brought to trial for sedition historyofmassachusetts.org/a…
On this day in 1639, the first post office is established in Boston celebrateboston.com/first/po…
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Ever wonder how Plymouth got its name? historyofmassachusetts.org/p…
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November is Native American Heritage Month! Check out this article on Native American tribes in Massachusetts historyofmassachusetts.org/n…
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On this day in 1692, Rebecca Dike, Esther Elwell, and Mary Rowe of Gloucester are accused of witchcraft and arrested during the Salem Witch Trials historyofmassachusetts.org/t…
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On this day in 1675, the Plymouth, Rhode Island, Massachusetts Bay & Connecticut colonies attack the Great Swamp Fort during King Philip's War historyofmassachusetts.org/w…
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On this day in 1765, the recently passed Stamp Act takes effect historyofmassachusetts.org/t…
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On this day in 2001, the Massachusetts Legislature clears the names of five Salem Witch Trials victims southcoasttoday.com/story/ne…
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On this day in 1770, Captain Thomas Preston is acquitted of all charges in the Boston Massacre Trial historyofmassachusetts.org/b…
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On this day in 1735, John Adams is born in Braintree historyofmassachusetts.org/j…
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On this day in 1692, Governor Phips dissolves the Court of Oyer and Terminer during the Salem Witch Trials historyofmassachusetts.org/t…
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On this day in 2015, the historic Joshua Ward House in Salem opens to the public as the Merchant Hotel historyofmassachusetts.org/j…
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On this day in 1915, twenty-one school children are killed in a fire at St. John’s School in Peabody. The cause of the fire is suspected to be arson nafi.org/blog/st-johns-schoo…
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On this day in 1903, 11 patients are poisoned at the Tewksbury State Hospital historyofmassachusetts.org/t…
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