History of the New England Colonies
The New England colonies were a series of English colonies established in New England in the 17th century. They were a part of the original 13 colonies of North America…. Read more »
Native American Tribes in Massachusetts
Indigenous people have lived in Massachusetts for 12,000 years. The first known inhabitants of Massachusetts were Paleoindians who moved into New England just as the glaciers were retreating at the… Read more »
Massachusetts Explorers
Many people visited Massachusetts prior to colonization. Most of these people were traders and fishermen looking to harvest valuable resources like fish, whales and furs while others were explorers looking… Read more »
First Known Inhabitants of Massachusetts
The first people to live in North America were Paleoindians who came from Asia at least 14,000 years ago after they crossed over the Bering land bridge. They lived during… Read more »
Geological History of Massachusetts
Approximately 2.5 billion years ago, the continent of North America was a part of an ancient supercontinent called Columbia. Much of North America eventually broke off of Columbia and became… Read more »