Massachusetts History Timeline
Massachusetts is a state rich in history. Its geological history dates back millions of years, while its native population has lived in the area for over 10,000 years. Explorers, fishermen,… Read more »
Where is John Proctor’s Grave?
John Proctor was the first male accused in the Salem Witch Trials and one of the 19 victims hanged during the trial but the location of his gravesite remains a… Read more »
John Proctor House in Peabody, Massachusetts
The John Proctor House is a historic First Period colonial in Peabody, Massachusetts, on a farm where Salem Witch Trials victim John Proctor lived. The home is a two-story first-period… Read more »
Why Was the Massachusetts Bay Colony Charter Revoked?
In 1684, the Massachusetts Bay Colony charter was revoked due to repeated violations of the charter’s terms. These violations were: The illegal mint first came to the attention of King… Read more »
Massachusetts Bay Colony Charter of 1629
The Massachusetts Bay Colony charter of 1629 was a royal document that gave the Massachusetts Bay Company permission from the English crown to establish a colony in New England. The… Read more »