Ghost Towns in Massachusetts
Among the many historic towns in Massachusetts are a handful of ghost towns. These towns were abandoned either decades or centuries ago for a variety of reasons. Some of these… Read more »
10 Oldest Buildings in Boston
Boston is a historic town with many old buildings and historic sites. The town was settled in the 17th century and many of its oldest buildings were constructed during that… Read more »
9 Oldest Towns in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to many historic towns and historic sites. The oldest towns in Massachusetts date back to the early 17th century and were settled during the Great Puritan Migration… Read more »
Burial Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, Mass
Burial Hill is a historic cemetery in Plymouth, Mass. The cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Plymouth and was established sometime in the 17th century, possibly around 1679. The… Read more »
Roger Conant: Founder of Salem
Roger Conant was the founder of Salem and became one of the first governors of Massachusetts when he took over a fishing settlement in Gloucester in 1625. Conant is often… Read more »