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 journalist and history writer 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. She is a member of the American Historical Association, Historic Salem Inc, the Danvers Historical Society, the Salisbury Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Historic New England transcribing historical documents. Visit this site's About page to find out more about Rebecca.

William Murray House in Salem, Massachusetts

The William Murray House is a First Period house in Salem, Massachusetts. Built in 1688, the house was constructed for William Murray, who was a cooper and a court clerk… Read more »

Derby Summer House in Danvers, Massachusetts

Built in 1793-94, the Derby Summer House, also known as the McIntire Tea House, is a historic teahouse on the grounds of Glen Magna Farms in Danvers, Massachusetts. The house… Read more »

Endicott Pear Tree, Danvers, Mass. Photo by Jessica Grace Brooks

Endicott Pear Tree in Danvers, Massachusetts

The Endicott Pear Tree, located at 100 Endicott Street in Danvers, Massachusetts, is believed to be the oldest living cultivated fruit tree in North America. Tradition states that the tree… Read more »

Samuel Holten House in Danvers, Massachusetts

The Samuel Holten House is a historic house in Danvers, Massachusetts, with connections to the Salem Witch Trials. The house was once home to Sarah Holten, who testified against Rebecca… Read more »

Derby Summer House Danvers, Mass. Photo by Richard Trask, 1973, courtesy Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin, Chairman, Massachusetts Historical Commission.

Danvers Historic Sites

Danvers, Massachusetts is a small historic town that is home to many historic sites. Most of these sites are related to Salem Village, which was located in Danvers in the… Read more »