History of Lynn, Massachusetts
Originally known as Saugus, Lynn is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. First settled in 1629, the town was incorporated into the Massachusetts Bay Colony only a few years… Read more »
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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 »
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 »