Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

About Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Rebecca Beatrice Brooks is the writer and publisher of the History of Massachusetts Blog. Rebecca is a freelance writer and history lover who got her start in journalism working for small-town newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire after she graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in journalism. Visit this site's About page to find out more about Rebecca.

History of King William’s War

King William’s War, also known as the Second Indian War and the First French and Indian War, was an armed conflict between England and France in North America in the… Read more »

Rebecca Nurse Homestead

The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is a historic house museum in Danvers, Massachusetts. The home once belonged to Rebecca Nurse, who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials, and… Read more »

What is Spectral Evidence?

Spectral evidence is a form of evidence based on dreams and visions. It was witness testimony that a person’s spirit or specter appeared to the witness in a dream or… Read more »

Proctor’s Ledge Memorial

Proctor’s Ledge Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the 19 people who were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials in Salem, Mass. The memorial is at the base of Proctor’s… Read more »

The Witchcraft Trial of Margaret Scott

Margaret Scott was a woman from Rowley who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Margaret Scott was the only person from Rowley who was tried… Read more »