History of Hull, Massachusetts
Originally known as Nantasket, Hull is a historic town on Cape Cod and is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. The following is a timeline of the history of… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
History of Weymouth, Massachusetts
Weymouth is the second oldest town in Massachusetts. It was first inhabited by natives from the Massachusetts tribe before being settled by English colonists and then abandoned in the early… Read more »
Oldest Bars in Boston
Many of the oldest bars in Boston date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. They were frequented by various historical figures and served as a backdrop to many historic… Read more »
King’s Chapel Burying Ground
Established in 1630, King’s Chapel Burying Ground is the oldest cemetery in Boston. The burial ground is 0.44 acres and 19,200 square feet in size and contains over 1,800 grave… Read more »
Oldest Cemeteries in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has many historic cemeteries. Not surprisingly, some of the oldest cemeteries in Massachusetts happen to be located in some of the oldest towns in the state. Most of these… Read more »