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
The American Revolution began in Massachusetts. At the time, Massachusetts was a part of a royal colony called the Province of Massachusetts Bay. The province consisted of the former colonies of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Plymouth Colony, and the territories of Maine and Nova Scotia as well as the islands…| History of Massachusetts Blog