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 Peabody, Massachusetts

Peabody is a historic town in Massachusetts. Located in Essex county, Peabody was originally a part of Salem before being incorporated as its own town in the 18th century. The… Read more »

History of Beverly, Massachusetts

Beverly is a historic town located in Essex County in Massachusetts. Beverly was once a part of Salem but later separated from it in the mid 17th-century when it was… Read more »

History of the Charles River

The Charles River is an 83-mile-long river in Massachusetts that flows northeast from Hopkington to Boston Harbor. The river follows a meandering, winding course which is the result of the… Read more »

Boston Massacre: Primary Sources

The primary sources on the Boston Massacre offer a unique perspective on the events of that historic day. These sources include news articles, pamphlets, diaries, official reports and trial notes… Read more »

History of Rowley, Massachusetts

Rowley is a historic town in Essex County in Massachusetts that was settled by English colonists in the early 17th century. The following is an overview of the history of… Read more »