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 »
Prehistoric & Pre-Colonial Massachusetts
Massachusetts is so much older than we realize. The land that it occupies was created millions of years ago and was once home to volcanoes, dinosaurs, mammoths, and Paleoindians. It… Read more »
Salem Witch Trials Judges
The Salem Witch Trials judges were several men who served as judges during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. On May 27, 1692, Sir William Phips appointed nine of the… Read more »
History of King George’s War
King George’s War was a conflict between England and France in North America during the early 18thcentury. The war was the third in a series of French and Indian Wars… Read more »
Raid on Deerfield in Queen Anne’s War
The Raid on Deerfield was a French and Indian attack that took place in Deerfield, Massachusetts, in 1704 during Queen Anne’s War. The attack was one of the deadliest during… Read more »