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 Historic Salem Inc, the Danvers Historical Society, and 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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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 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 »

The Parker House hotel, Boston, Mass, circa 1900

Historic Boston Hotels

In addition to Boston’s many historic sites, the city also has a lot of historic hotels. These hotels date from around the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, during… Read more »

Paul Revere Timeline

Paul Revere was a patriot and silversmith from Boston, Massachusetts. Revere is most known for his famous Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, during which he warned minutemen in the countryside… Read more »

Best Revolutionary War Toy Soldiers

Revolutionary War toy soldiers and action figures are fun, historical toys that are perfect for classroom activities, projects, or just for playtime. With toy soldiers, the more detailed the toy… Read more »