Proctor’s Ledge Memorial
Proctor’s Ledge Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the 19 people who were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials in Salem, Mass. The memorial is at the base of Proctor’s… Read more »
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Best Pilgrim Costumes
A Pilgrim costume makes for a great costume for a Thanksgiving celebration, historical reenactment, or class presentation. The Mayflower pilgrims are iconic symbols of early colonial-era American history. One look… Read more »
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Best Novels & Books
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a number of famous novels as well as many short stories that were later published in a series of books. Hawthorne’s writing often explores the dark side… Read more »
The Concord Writers
Concord, Massachusetts, was home to a famous group of writers in the 19th century. These Concord writers were:Henry David ThoreauLouisa May AlcottNathaniel HawthorneRalph Waldo EmersonWilliam Ellery Channing The writers wrote… Read more »
17th Century Massachusetts
The 17th century was a time of immense change in the history of Massachusetts. Tens of thousands of Native Americans lived in Massachusetts prior to colonization, and the area was… Read more »