The Boston Massacre Marker is a memorial to the victims of the Boston Massacre, which took place on March 5, 1770, in front of the old State House during the American Revolution. The marker, which is made up of 13 rings of cobblestones and a center stone marked with a…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754 and 1763, began due to a conflict between England and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. Both sides wanted the valley so they could expand their settlements into the area. The bigger issue looming over this conflict, though,…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Shot Heard Round the World occurred during a brief battle between British troops and local minutemen at the North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, during the Revolutionary War. When Did the Shot Heard Round the World Happen? The Shot Heard Round the World took place on April 19, 1775, after…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Sons of Liberty was a group of political dissidents that formed in the North American British colonies during the early days of the American Revolution in Boston, Mass. The following are some facts about the Sons of Liberty: The Sons of Liberty formed to protest the passage of the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the early battles of the Revolutionary War and the most significant battle of the Siege of Boston. The battle took place on June 17 in 1775. The following are some facts about the Battle of Bunker Hill: What Was the Battle of…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Boston Tea Party was an organized political protest in Boston during the American Revolution. The following are some facts about the Boston Tea Party: What Was the Boston Tea Party? The Boston Tea Party took place on the night of December 16, 1773 and was an act of protest…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Boston Massacre was a historic event that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts on the night of March 5, 1770. It is believed to be one of many events that caused the American Revolution. The following are some facts about the Boston Massacre: What Was the Boston Massacre? The Boston Massacre…| History of Massachusetts Blog
