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Historical Society and she volunteers for the National Archives and the Massachusetts Historical Society transcribing historical documents.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

Salem Witch Museum Coupons & Discount Tickets

Salem Witch Museum: Coupons & Discount Tickets

If you’re planning a trip to the Salem Witch Museum you can save money on tickets with coupons and discount tickets. Tickets to the Salem Witch Museum are reasonably priced… Read more »

Map of Boston circa 1775

How Did Geography Influence the Early Battles Around Boston?

Geography greatly influenced the early battles of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts and, in particular, around Boston. Many of the outcomes of these early battles were a result of the… Read more »

4th Massachusetts Regiment, Illustration by R. J. Marrion for the Uniforms of the American War of Independence, a series of 24 collector cards

Deborah Sampson Soldier Costume

If you’re looking for a Deborah Sampson soldier costume for a class project, a reenactment, or even for a Halloween costume, you have a number of options. (Disclaimer: This article… Read more »

What Options Did Accused Witch Have Salem

What Options Did an Accused Witch Have in Salem?

Colonists accused of witchcraft in the Salem Witch Trials did not have a lot of options. Salem was ruled by English law at the time, which dictated that if a… Read more »

How Did Boston Get Its Name?

How Did Boston Get Its Name?

Many people wonder how Boston got its name, and few realize that, much like other cities and towns in New England, it too was named after a town in England…. Read more »