The Death of Jacob Goodale
Jacob Goodale was a farmhand who worked for Giles Corey on his farm in Peabody, Mass. In 1676, Corey was accused of beating Jacob Goodale to death when he reportedly… Read more »
Giles Corey Memorial
Giles Corey was an accused witch during the Salem Witch Trials who was pressed to death for refusing to continue with his trial in September of 1692. There are currently… Read more »
Site of Giles Corey’s House
At the time of the Salem Witch Trials, Giles Corey owned a house and a 150-acre farm in Salem Farms (modern day West Peabody), which was also known as the… Read more »
History of Boston Post Road
Boston Post Road is a historic road between Boston and New York City. It was the first mail route in America and is one of the oldest roads in Massachusetts…. Read more »
Boston Light: First Lighthouse in America
Boston Light is a historic lighthouse in Boston Harbor. The lighthouse was built in 1716, making it the first lighthouse in America. The lighthouse has since been rebuilt and is… Read more »