Best British Redcoat Costumes
A British Redcoat costume makes for a great costume for a Halloween party, reenactment, or class presentation. The costume is so distinct and iconic of the American Revolution that it… Read more »
The Witchcraft Trial of George Jacobs, Sr
George Jacobs, Sr., was a farmer who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Not only was Jacobs, Sr., accused but so were his son, George… Read more »
17th Century Massachusetts
The 17th century was a time of immense change in the history of Massachusetts. Tens of thousands of Native Americans lived in Massachusetts prior to colonization, and the area was… Read more »
18th Century Massachusetts
The 18th century was a tumultuous century in Massachusetts history. After the area was colonized in the 17th century, the colonies continued to grow and come into their own, but… Read more »
19th Century Massachusetts
The 19th century was a time of change and growth in Massachusetts history. Massachusetts in the 19th century was marked by economic growth and political change as well as by… Read more »