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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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

Salem Witch Trials TV Shows and Movies

Salem Witch Trials Movies & TV Shows

Hollywood has tackled the subject of the Salem Witch Trials many times in numerous movies, documentaries, and TV shows. The first books about the Salem Witch Trial were published in… Read more »

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is a memorial in Salem, Massachusetts, dedicated to the victims of the Salem Witch Trials. The memorial consists of 20 granite benches surrounded by a… Read more »

Best French and Indian War books

Best Books About the French and Indian War

There are surprisingly far fewer books on the French and Indian War than other American wars. This is mostly because the French and Indian War is often overlooked in favor… Read more »

Salisbury Massachusetts town seal

History of Salisbury, Massachusetts

Salisbury is a historic Massachusetts town in Essex county near the New Hampshire border. It is the northernmost town in Massachusetts and was settled by Massachusetts Bay colonists in the… Read more »

Paul Revere Costume

Paul Revere Costume

If you’re looking for a child’s Paul Revere costume for a class project or a Halloween costume, you have a few options to choose from. (Disclaimer: This article contains Amazon… Read more »