Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

About Rebecca Beatrice Brooks

Rebecca Beatrice Brooks is the author and publisher of the History of Massachusetts Blog. Rebecca is a freelance journalist 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 Winter Island in Salem, Massachusetts

Winter Island is an island connected by a causeway to Salem Neck in Salem, Massachusetts. The island is 38 acres in size, is ½ mile long and is located on… Read more »

Fort Lee in Salem, Massachusetts

Fort Lee is a historic military fort on Salem Neck, which is a peninsula in the northeastern section of Salem, Massachusetts. The fort is a located on a high point… Read more »

Fort Pickering in Salem, Massachusetts

Fort Pickering is a historic military fort on Winter Island in Salem, Mass. It is one of two forts built in Salem, the other being Fort Lee on Salem Neck…. Read more »

Joshua Ward House in Salem, Massachusetts

The Joshua Ward House is a historic house on Washington Street in Salem, Mass. Built between 1784 and 1787, the house is a three-story Federal-style brick mansion constructed for local… Read more »

History of Danvers, Massachusetts

Danvers is a historic town in Massachusetts. Located in Essex county, Danvers was originally a part of Salem when it was settled in the 17th century. Known as Salem Village,… Read more »