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.

Salem Willows Historic District

Salem Willows is a historic district in Salem, Massachusetts and is home to Salem Willows Park. The district spans 100 acres and is located on Salem Neck, a peninsula in… Read more »

Watching Their Homes Burn at the Great Salem Fire, June 25, 1914, MA

The Great Salem Fire of 1914

The Great Salem Fire of 1914 was a large fire that took place in Salem, Massachusetts on June 25, 1914. The fire killed three people and injured 60 people. In… Read more »

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 »