Historic Towns in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is full of historic towns and cities. Many were settled by puritans in the 17th century while others either separated from existing towns at a later date or were… Read more »
Category: Industrial Era
Massachusetts Historic Sites
Massachusetts is rich with historic sites. These sites include historic locations, homes, buildings, landmarks and towns. Thankfully these sites have been preserved for future generations to enjoy. Many of them… Read more »
Massachusetts History Timeline
Massachusetts is a state rich in history. Its geological history dates back millions of years while its native population has lived in the area for over 10,000 years. Explorers, fishermen… Read more »
History of New England Transcendentalism
Transcendentalism was an American literary, philosophical and political movement in New England in the early 19th century. Transcendentalism was the belief in spiritual or transcendental truths beyond sense perception and… Read more »
History of the American Renaissance in New England
The mid-19th century has often been described as an “American Renaissance” of literature due to the large number of literary masterpieces created during this time. Sometimes referred to as the… Read more »