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History of the Charles River

The Charles River is an 83-mile-long river in Massachusetts that flows northeast from Hopkington to Boston Harbor. The river follows a meandering, winding course which is the result of the… Read more »

Colonial Era, Industrial Era, Pre-Colonial Era, Revolutionary Era   

Boston Massacre: Primary Sources

The primary sources on the Boston Massacre offer a unique perspective on the events of that historic day. These sources include news articles, pamphlets, diaries, official reports and trial notes… Read more »

Revolutionary Era   

History of Rowley, Massachusetts

Rowley is a historic town in Essex County in Massachusetts that was settled by English colonists in the early 17th century. The following is an overview of the history of… Read more »

Colonial Era   
"The Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in King Street, Boston on March 5th 1770 by a Party of the 29th Regt," engraving of the Boston Massacre by Paul Revere, circa 1770

Why Was the Boston Massacre Called a Massacre?

Have you ever wondered why the Boston Massacre is called a massacre? Although the British never called the event by that name, Boston leaders immediately began calling it a “massacre”… Read more »

Revolutionary Era   

How Did the British React to the Boston Tea Party?

The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution and the British reacted to it with shock. The day after the Boston Tea Party, John Adams speculated… Read more »

Revolutionary Era   

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