Massachusetts in the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a war between the United States and Britain, which greatly affected Massachusetts. The war was the result of British interference in American trade and the… Read more »
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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 »
Best Books About American History
If you want to learn more about American history, you have countless books to choose from. The problem is that most American history books focus on just a few topics,… Read more »
James Russell Lowell’s Feud with Henry David Thoreau
James Russell Lowell was a U.S. diplomat, poet, and editor who had a longstanding feud with Henry David Thoreau that lasted well after Thoreau’s death. Although Lowell was not the… Read more »
History of Danvers State Hospital
Danvers State Hospital was a psychiatric hospital built in 1874 on Hathorne Hill. The hill is a 257-foot-high glacial drumlin located in Danvers, Massachusetts, which was originally known as Salem… Read more »