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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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

The Gadsden Flag was the first Marine flag and was flown by the American navy during the Revolution War

Who Fought in the Revolutionary War?

Many countries besides Great Britain and the United States took part in the Revolutionary War during the American Revolution. Some served as belligerents (a nation or person lawfully engaged in… Read more »

The History of the American Revolution

History of the American Revolution

The American Revolution was a colonial revolt that began in Massachusetts in the 18th century. The conflict, which took place between the years 1763 and 1783, was originally between Great… Read more »

The Parker House, Boston, Mass, circa 1866

Is the Omni Parker House Haunted?

The Omni Parker House hotel is said to be the most haunted hotel in Boston. Originally built in 1855 and then rebuilt in 1927, the building is one of many… Read more »

The Parker House, Boston, Mass, circa 1900

Haunted Hotels in Boston

There are a number of historic hotels in Boston, but a handful of them also claim to be haunted. These hotels were all built in the 19th and early 20th… Read more »

The Parker House, Boston, Mass, circa 1900

History of the Omni Parker House Hotel

Built in 1927, the Omni Parker House Hotel is a historic hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The original Parker House hotel was built in 1855, and a 10-story annex remained open… Read more »