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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents. Visit this site's About page to find out more about Rebecca.

King's Chapel & King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Mass

King’s Chapel Burying Ground

Established in 1630, King’s Chapel Burying Ground is the oldest cemetery in Boston. The burial ground is 0.44 acres and 19,200 square feet in size and contains over 1,800 grave… Read more »

Union Oyster House, Boston, Mass, circa 1898

10 Oldest Restaurants in Boston

Boston has many historic sites which includes some of its oldest restaurants. The majority of these restaurants were established in the 19th century when restaurants first became popular. The list… Read more »

Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston, Mass, circa 1904

Oldest Cemeteries in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has many historic cemeteries. Not surprisingly, some of the oldest cemeteries in Massachusetts happen to be located in some of the oldest towns in the state. Most of these… Read more »

Monomoy Point Light Station, Monomoy Island, circa 1968

Ghost Towns in Massachusetts

Among the many historic towns in Massachusetts are a handful of ghost towns. These towns were abandoned either decades or centuries ago for a variety of reasons. Some of these… Read more »

Paul Revere House, Boston, Mass

10 Oldest Buildings in Boston

Boston is a historic town with many old buildings and historic sites. The town was settled in the 17th century and many of its oldest buildings were constructed during that… Read more »