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Slavery in Massachusetts

Slavery in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Bay Colony was the first slave-holding colony in New England. The first slaves were brought to the colony in the early 17th century. The exact date slaves first entered… Read more »

Colonial Era   
Front page of William Bradford's manuscript "Of Plymouth Plantation"

Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford

Mayflower pilgrim William Bradford wrote a detailed manuscript describing the pilgrims’ experiences in Holland and in the New World, which is now known as Of Plymouth Plantation. In the manuscript,… Read more »

Colonial Era   
The Petition to Free Rebecca Nurse

The Petition to Free Rebecca Nurse

Rebecca Nurse was such a beloved citizen of Salem Village that when she was arrested for witchcraft in March of 1692, thirty-nine Salem residents came to her defense and signed… Read more »

Colonial Era   
"The Sheriff brought the witch up the broad aisle, her chains clanking as she stepped." illustration of Rebecca Nurse by Freeland A. Carter published in "The Witch of Salem, or Credulity Run Mad" by John R. Musick circa 1893.

The Witchcraft Trial of Rebecca Nurse

Rebecca Nurse was a 71-year-old grandmother and wife of a local artisan when she was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Nurse was also the sister of accused… Read more »

Colonial Era   
Gallows Hill in Salem, Mass

Gallows Hill in Salem, Massachusetts

Gallows Hill is a small hill in Salem, Massachusetts that was originally believed to be the site of the Salem Witch Trials hangings in 1692. Then, in January of 2016,… Read more »

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