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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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 Duck Tours Coupons & Discount Tickets

Boston Duck Tours: Coupons & Discount Tickets

If you plan on taking a Boston Duck Tour, you can save some money on tickets with coupons and discount tickets. Tickets for a Boston Duck Tour cost $41.99 for… Read more »

Boston History Museums

Boston History Museums

If you are a history buff and are planning an upcoming trip to Boston, you may want to visit one of the city’s many history museums. Not only do these… Read more »

Boston Trolley Tours Coupons & Discount Tickets

Boston Trolley Tours: Coupons & Discount Tickets

The many trolley tours available in Boston are some of the most popular tours in the city, and since they also serve as a shuttle service, they are a great… Read more »

The Witchcraft Trial of Reverend George Burroughs

George Burroughs was a minister who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. George Burroughs’s Childhood and Early Life: Burroughs was born in Suffolk, England, in… Read more »

Best Boston History Tours

Best Boston History Tours

If you are planning a trip to historic Boston, you may be interested in taking one of the many Boston history tours available there. There are many tours to choose… Read more »