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 »
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 »
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 »
William Stoughton: Salem Witch Judge
William Stoughton was a colonial magistrate for the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Chief Magistrate of Court of Oyer and Terminer during the Salem Witch Trials. Early Life: William Stoughton… Read more »
Timothy Dexter House in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Built in 1771, the Timothy Dexter House, which is also known as the Jackson-Dexter House, is a historic Federal-style mansion at 201 High Street in Newburyport, Mass. The house is… Read more »