Category: Revolutionary Era

"The Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in King Street, Boston on March 5th 1770 by a Party of the 29th Regt," engraving of the Boston Massacre by Paul Revere, circa 1770

Why Was the Boston Massacre Called a Massacre?

Have you ever wondered why the Boston Massacre is called a massacre? Although the British never called the event by that name, Boston leaders immediately began calling it a “massacre”… Read more »

How Did the British React to the Boston Tea Party?

The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution and the British reacted to it with shock. The day after the Boston Tea Party, John Adams speculated… Read more »

Timothy Dexter House in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Built in 1771, the Timothy Dexter House, which is also known as the Jackson-Dexter House, is a historic Federal-style mansion at 201 High Street in Newburyport, Mass. The house is… Read more »

Pirates in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts has a rich maritime history that includes pirates and privateers. In fact, Boston had a reputation for being a pirate hot spot in the 17th and 18th centuries…. Read more »

The Boston Massacre, illustration published in the Pictorial History of the United States, circa 1877

Boston Massacre Timeline

The Boston Massacre was an event that occurred in Boston during the American Revolution. It took place on the evening of March 5, 1770 during a protest in front of… Read more »