Nantucket is an island and historic town in Massachusetts. Located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket has a rich maritime history. The following is a timeline of the history of Nantucket: Pre-Colonization: Prior to colonization, the island is inhabited by about 2,000 to 3,000 members of the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Squanto was a Native American from the Patuxet tribe who taught the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony how to survive in New England. Squanto was able to communicate with the pilgrims because he spoke fluent English, unlike most of his fellow Native Americans at the time. The following are some facts…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Martha's Vineyard is a small island off the coast of Cape Cod that is home to six small towns: Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, West Tisbury and Aquinnah. The following is a timeline of the history of Martha's Vineyard: Pre-colonization: Prior to colonization, Martha's Vineyard is inhabited by the Wampanoag…| History of Massachusetts Blog
