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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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.

Boston History Timeline

Boston is famous for its history. The city’s geological features were carved by glaciers over 20,000 years ago and it has been occupied by humans for more than 12,000 years…. Read more »

The Boston Massacre, illustration published in the Pictorial History of the United States, circa 1877

Boston Massacre Timeline

The Boston Massacre was an event that occurred in Boston during the American Revolution. It took place on the evening of March 5, 1770 during a protest in front of… Read more »

Destruction of Tea in Boston Harbor, illustration published in the Pictorial History of the United-States

Boston Tea Party Timeline

The Boston Tea Party was a protest that took place in Boston during the American Revolution. The protest was against the Tea Act of 1773. It was a significant event… Read more »

Squanto returning John Billington, illustration published in Good Stories for Great Birthdays, circa 1922

Squanto Timeline

Squanto was a Native-American who helped the Mayflower pilgrims survive their first year at Plymouth Colony. Squanto was a member of the Patuxet tribe and was born in a village… Read more »

Alexander Graham Bell at the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the 1875 invention of the telephone in Boston-Mass, circa 1916

Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Many new and innovated inventions were created during the Industrial Revolution. These inventions helped further spur the industrial revolution and improved farming, manufacturing, transportation, communication, health, public safety as well… Read more »