On Little Brewster Island in Massachusetts Bay, Boston Light remains the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, a landmark steeped in maritime history and a defining feature of the ...

American patriot Patrick Henry was born in 1737 in Virginia, where he served as governor from 1776 to 1779 and 1784 to 1786 .

Anniversaries are a time to look back, to celebrate milestones and achievements; it is also a time to remember the misfortunes and hardships that some of the members of our society experienced leading ...

Essex Village is the postcard-perfect center with its Main Street and harbor views. This is where you’ll find the highest concentration of historic homes, shops, and restaurants, all within easy ...

Essex’s accessibility adds to its appeal as a spring break destination. Located just off Interstate 95, it’s about two hours ...

Library houses replica Declarations of Independence, while local town hall is modeled on a colonial predecessor ...

THE NAME MAY HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED, BUT THE MISSION ON THIS BOSTON HARBOR ISLAND HAS BEEN UNCHANGED FOR CENTURIES, PARTICULARLY AROUND THE 1800S. IT WAS DECIDED THAT THIS ISLAND WOULD BE DEDICATED ...

The city's historic harbor along the Massachusetts Bay set the scene for a significant portion of Boston's story; once the site of Revolution-era protests like the Boston Tea Party, this body of ...

After they had ascended from Marginal Street to the top at Ruth Street, from the Old World to a new life, they were rewarded by a panoramic view of Boston Harbor. While not a new immigrant ...

While it was built in 1641 by Edmund Hawes, it was sold shortly afterward to Edmond Hunt, whose family owned the Plymouth ...

The answer to that question could determine the fate of Boston’s most ambitious infrastructure proposal since the Big Dig redrew the city map around the turn of the century. We’re talking ...

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