Massachusets USA – A Brief History For Visitors

Archeologists believe that people lived in Massachusetts from 3000 years ago. Tragically due to some diseases the Indians living here scattered.

European immigrants arrived here in 1616. British Pilgrims seeking religious freedom landed here in 1620. They established a democratic body whish always agreed with the majority and even celebrated a thanksgiving party in 1621.

Gradually small fishing and trading started. Large number of Puritans arrived in 1628 seeking religious freedom from England to US. They built colonies on Massachusetts’s bay and laid the foundations of electing a government.

The colony movement spread rapidly along the coast line towards the west. Those who were rebellious and not agreeing with the government went out further to New England states. Farming was a popular way of earning livelihood and farms appeared in the state.

White settlers appeared and were ready to help their neighbors whenever they needed help. It proved that they were all majestic people holding the reigns of government.

They used to hold town meetings, in which every tax payer had equal voice. Massachusetts, thus have contributed greatly to the political development of the nation.

Oldest building in Boston, Paul Revere House was the home of patriot and silversmith from 1770 to 1800.

Adam’s National Historic Site is the home of two Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. It still preserves the cottages of the Adam’s family.

Rebecca Nurse Homestead was the home of a nurse who, accused of being a witch and was executed in 1692.

Special tours, events and lectures are held at Old Sturbridge Village to demonstrate The New English Communities of 1830s.

Hawthorne’s birth place, House of the Seven Gables was the inspiration for his novels. It contains the Secret Staircase and the two 17th century houses. Make it a point to see the sea side gardens.

At Salem Witch Village you are told by the costumed guide, the history of witchcraft.

Experience the 17th century daily life at Plymouth Plantations. Pilgrims are shown doing their daily chores. Also visit the Crafts Center and Mayflower II on the harbor.

Situated in a ship yard, USS Constitution Museum preserves the treasure of “Old Irondsides.” It exhibits ship’s logs, weapons, charts and journals.

Ashland State Park has an Ashland Reservoir. The park is operated seasonally from Memorable Day to Labor Day. With improvement in beach areas it has become possible for wheel charier to access the beach & by ramp into the pond.

For watching wildlife The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park is a perfect place at a broad expansion of Blackstone River known as Rice City pond. Other amenities are there too.
The 19th century artifacts are exhibited at Hancock Shaker Village. With Craft demonstrations, a historic farm, herb and heirloom vegetable gardens.

It is open daily from April to November.

Cochituate State Park is for a day out program. All water playing games are available including boating where the boaters can reach all lakes, connected through channels under roadways.

Universally accessible Dunn Pond State Park is in 119 acres of parkland having all activities during summer and ice skating in winter.