History of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Massachusetts Bay Colony was a British settlement in Massachusetts in the 17th century. It was the most successful and profitable colony in New England. The following are some facts about… Read more »
The Sons of Liberty: Who Were They and What Did They Do?
The Sons of Liberty was a group of political dissidents that formed in the North American British colonies during the early days of the American Revolution in Boston, Mass. The… Read more »
The Witchcraft Trial of Elizabeth Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor, wife of Salem Village farmer John Proctor, was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. The Proctors were a wealthy family who lived on a… Read more »
William Dawes: The Forgotten Midnight Rider
William Dawes was a tanner and a patriot who lived in Boston, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution. William Dawes was one of the riders sent by Dr. Joseph Warren to… Read more »
John Hathorne: Salem Witch Judge
John Hathorne was a judge in the Salem Witch Trials and the great-great-grandfather of author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hathorne was born in Salem on August 5, 1641, to William Hathorne and… Read more »