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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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

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 »

The Olive Branch Petition

What Was the Olive Branch Petition?

The Olive Branch Petition was a final attempt by the colonists to avoid going to war with Britain during the American Revolution. It was a document in which the colonists… Read more »

Best American Revolution Books

Best Books About the American Revolution

The American Revolution is one of the most thoroughly documented subjects in American history. Countless books have been published on the topic, and there are new ones coming out every… Read more »

What Was British Policy Salutary Neglect

What Was the British Policy of Salutary Neglect?

Salutary neglect was an unofficial British policy in the colonies that greatly affected Massachusetts in the 18th century. The policy was an intentional lack of enforcement by the British government… Read more »