Hawkes House is a historic Federal-style house on Derby Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Built in 1780, the Hawkes House, which is also known as the Elias Hasket Derby-Benjamin Hawkes House, is a three-story clapboard house designed by architect Samuel McIntire. The house features a shingle-hip roof with a deck and…| History of Massachusetts Blog
After George Jacobs Sr. was executed on August 19, 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials, his body was reportedly buried on his farm in Danvers, Mass. According to historian Charles... Read more »| History of Massachusetts Blog
Built in 1871, Derby Wharf Light Station is a historic lighthouse in Salem, Massachusetts. The lighthouse is a 12-foot-tall square white brick tower with a glossy black iron lantern. It... Read more »| History of Massachusetts Blog
Derby Wharf is a historic wharf located at Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts. The wharf is 2,046 feet long and is built on large, load-bearing granite block bulkheads and mounded earth fill. The wharf currently features wood boat docks half-way down E side and a gravel/stonedust path with steel edging…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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When the Puritans came to the New World, they brought with them their strict ways, their religious views, and their distaste for Christmas. Although Christmas was widely celebrated in Europe as a Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Puritans saw it as a false holiday with stronger ties…| History of Massachusetts Blog
It is a common misconception that the people convicted of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials were burned at the stake. The convicted Salem witches were hanged by the neck by a rope tied to a tree. The victims were forced to climb a ladder that was propped up against…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Boston, Massachusetts has a rich maritime history that includes pirates and privateers. In fact, Boston had a reputation for being a pirate hot spot in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Massachusetts Bay Colony did not take kindly to pirates though and declared piracy a capital offense on October 15,…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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As convicted witches, the Salem Witch Trials victims were not allowed a Christian burial in consecrated ground. As a result, it is not known where they were buried. After each victim was executed at Proctor's Ledge, their body was cut down and placed in a shallow grave in a rocky…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Heritage Trail is a walking trail that leads to the many historic sites and tourist attractions in the Salem, Mass. The Salem Heritage Trail is a red line that has been painted on the sidewalk and starts and ends at the National Park Service Visitor Center on New…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Massachusetts has many historic cemeteries. Not surprisingly, some of the oldest cemeteries in Massachusetts happen to be located in some of the oldest towns in the state. Most of these cemeteries were established in the 17th century when the first towns were settled. Other cemeteries on this list include historic…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The passengers on the Mayflower were separatists, non-separatists, and their servants who were all headed to the New World to settle Plymouth Colony. These passengers hired the captain of the Mayflower, Christopher Jones, to take them to North America on board his cargo ship, the Mayflower, and another ship, the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Salem, Massachusetts is a historic town with a handful of historic cemeteries. The city has a total of five public cemeteries and three private cemeteries, most of which were established in the colonial period. The following is a list of historic cemeteries in Salem, Mass: Old Burying Point Cemetery: Address:…| History of Massachusetts Blog
George Corwin was the high sheriff of Essex County during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. He was the nephew of Judge Jonathan Corwin and Judge Wait Winthrop and the grandson of John Winthrop the Younger, the Governor of Connecticut. George Corwin was born in Salem, Massachusetts on February 26,…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Established in 1655, Broad Street Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Salem, Mass. The cemetery is 2.69 acres in size with approximately 684 headstones. The oldest headstone is from 1684 and the latest headstone is from 1988. The cemetery also has 85 tombs. The majority of these tombs are…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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If you are a Revolutionary War buff who also likes games, you'll love these Revolutionary War strategy games. These games are based on the actual military strategies of the Revolutionary War. While there aren't a whole lot of Revolutionary War-themed strategy games out there, the ones that do exist are…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Continental Army fought for the 13 colonies in the Revolutionary War. The army served for the entire eight years of the Revolutionary War, from 1775-1783, in North America as well as in the West Indies. The following are some facts about the Continental Army: Why Was the Continental Army…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Metacom, also known as Metacomet, Pometacom and King Philip, was a tribal leader of the Pokanoket tribe and the Wampanoag nation. Metacom is most known for leading the Wampanoag and their allies in the fight against the English during King Philip's War. Where Did Metacom Live? Metacom's home village was…| History of Massachusetts Blog
King Philip's War was a war between the English colonists and the Native Americans in New England in the late 17th century. It was a brief but deadly war with a timeline that spans only a few years. The following is a timeline of King Philip's War: 1662: In July,…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The primary sources of King Philip's War offer a firsthand account of the events of this complicated war between the English colonists and the Native Americans of New England in the late 17th century. These sources include official government reports, first hand military accounts of the battles, books written by…| History of Massachusetts Blog
King Philip's War was a brutal war between the English colonists and the Native Americans in the late 17th century. As a lesser known conflict, not a lot of books have been written on the subject but the ones that do exist are considered excellent sources on the subject. The…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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Samuel Adams was a patriot who lived in Boston, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution. Adams was also a tax collector and bankrupt businessman who had been accused of embezzling public funds shortly before the revolution began. Adams, a wealthy nobleman and cousin of John Adams, had a flair for politics…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Plymouth Colony was a British colony in Massachusetts in the 17th century and was the first permanent colony in Massachusetts and the first colony in New England. The following are some facts about Plymouth Colony: Who Founded Plymouth Colony? Plymouth Colony was founded by the Plymouth Company during the Great…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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The Raid on Deerfield was a French and Indian attack that took place in Deerfield, Massachusetts in 1704 during Queen Anne's War. The attack was one of the deadliest during the war and occurred on February 29, 1704, when a force of 50 Frenchman and 200 native warriors attacked the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The New England colonies were a series of English colonies established in New England in the 17th century. They were a part of the original 13 colonies of North America. What Were the Original New England Colonies? There were originally seven colonies in New England in the 17th century: Plymouth…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The 17th century was a time of immense change in the history of Massachusetts. Tens of thousands of Native Americans lived in Massachusetts prior to colonization, and the area was frequented by European traders and fisherman throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. These traders and fisherman inadvertently introduced diseases to…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Weymouth is the second oldest town in Massachusetts. It was first inhabited by natives from the Massachusetts tribe before being settled by English colonists and then abandoned in the early 1620s. It was eventually absorbed into the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The following is a timeline of the history of Weymouth:…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The pilgrims were passengers on board the Mayflower who settled Plymouth Colony in 1620. The group were some of the first puritans to settle in North America during the Great Puritan Migration in the 17th century. The success of Plymouth colony later paved the way for other Puritans to settle…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Many Native American tribes fought in the Revolutionary War. The majority of these tribes fought for the British but a few fought for the Americans. Many of these tribes tried to remain neutral in the early phase of the war but when some of them came under attack by American…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The New England Confederation was a military alliance between the New England colonies of Plymouth, Connecticut, New Haven, and Massachusetts Bay in the 17th century. The alliance was formed in 1643 to provide joint military support against attacks by Native Americans, the French, and the Dutch. What Inspired the New…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Glorious Revolution in England occurred when Mary and William of Orange took over the throne from James II in 1688. News of the Glorious Revolution had a significant and profound effect on the colonies in North America, particularly the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When colonists learned of Mary and William's…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Squanto was a Native-American who helped the Mayflower pilgrims survive their first year at Plymouth Colony. Squanto was a member of the Patuxet tribe and was born in a village in modern-day Plymouth, Mass. The following is a timeline of Squanto's life: 1580-1600: Squanto's exact date of birth is unknown…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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Many people visited Massachusetts prior to colonization. Most of these people were traders and fishermen looking to harvest valuable resources like fish, whales and furs while others were explorers looking either for a place to establish a colony or for a passageway to the east. One of the earliest explorers…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Built in 1723, Bridewell Prison was a prison built next to the almshouse that once existed near the intersection of Beacon and Park Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. Many cities across the world had a Bridewell, which was a type of English correctional facility invented in the 16th century that served…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Gallows Hill is a small hill in Salem, Massachusetts that was originally believed to be the site of the Salem Witch Trials hangings in 1692. Then, in January of 2016, the Gallows Hill Project confirmed that Proctor's Ledge, not Gallows Hill, is the site of the Salem Witch Trials hangings.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Giles Corey was a successful farmer from Salem Village who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Born in Northampton, England, in 1621, Corey immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony shortly after marrying his first wife, Margaret. Giles Corey's Early Life: Corey first lived in Salem…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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John Proctor was a successful farmer and the first male to be named a witch during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Proctor was born in Assington, England on October 9, 1631. He immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony with his parents, John Proctor, Sr, and Martha Harper Proctor, sometime…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is a historic house museum in Danvers, Massachusetts. The home once belonged to Rebecca Nurse, who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials, and it is the only home of a person executed during the trials that is open to the public. Rebecca Nurse…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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Thomas Putnam was the father of afflicted girl Ann Putnam, Jr, and many historians consider him to be a major influence in the Salem Witch Trials. Putnam himself accused and testified against 43 people, while his daughter testified against 62 people. Many historians believe the Putnam family used the witchcraft…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Mary Ayer Parker was a widow from Andover who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Mary Ayer was born around 1637, most likely in England, to John and Hannah Ayer and later moved with her family to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The family moved around the colony…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Alice Parker was a woman from Salem who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials. Parker was married to a fisherman named John Parker at the time of the Salem Witch Trials. The couple lived in a rented house, owned by Mary English, on English street in Salem…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Salisbury is a historic Massachusetts town in Essex county near the New Hampshire border. It is the northernmost town in Massachusetts and was settled by Massachusetts Bay colonists in the early 17th century. Before the colonists settled there, Salisbury was the home of the Pennacook tribe of Native Americans. It…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Built in 1761-62, the Richard Derby House is the oldest surviving brick house in Salem, Massachusetts. The house is a Georgian-style, two-story, brick house on Derby Street built by Captain... Read more »| History of Massachusetts Blog
On September 9, 1913, the Great Fire of 1913 took place at Salisbury Beach in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The fire started in a photography studio on Broadway before it spread and eventually destroyed over 125 buildings. The majority of the buildings destroyed were located at the center of Salisbury Beach. They…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Witch Museum is a popular attraction in Salem that discusses the history of the Salem Witch Trials. I first visited this museum about 10 years ago or so and recently decided to visit it again to write a review and see if they changed anything. (Disclaimer: This post…| History of Massachusetts Blog
In 1950, Salem resident John Beresford Hatch began a crusade to convince the British government to clear the names of the convicted Salem Witch Trials victims. Hatch first became interested in the Salem Witch Trials when he met Alfred Putnam Goodell, historian and owner of the Old Witch Jail and…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Great Salem Fire of 1914 was a large fire that took place in Salem, Massachusetts on June 25, 1914. The fire killed three people and injured 60 people. In addition, the fire left 18,000 people homeless and 10,000 people without jobs after it burned 253 acres and destroyed 1,376…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The historic Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts, has actually caught fire and nearly burned down at least twice in its long history. The first time was on March 27, 1924, when a fire started in a building next door to the historic house and it spread to the Witch House.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Sarah Good was one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Good was the wife of William Good and, at the time of the Salem witch hysteria, was a poor, pregnant beggar who would often wander door to door in Salem…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Witch Trials took place in Salem in the Province of Massachusetts Bay between 1692 and 1693. Historians believe the accused witches were victims of mob mentality, mass hysteria, and scapegoating. The Salem Witch Trials began in January of 1692, after a group of girls began behaving strangely and…| History of Massachusetts Blog
John Hathorne was a judge in the Salem Witch Trials and the great-great-grandfather of author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hathorne was born in Salem on August 5, 1641, to William Hathorne and Anne Smith. He was the fifth of nine children. His father, William, was a local judge who came to the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
If you're interested in learning more about the Salem Witch Trials, you may want to read one of the many books published on the topic. Hundreds of books have been written about the Salem Witch Trials since they first took place in 1692. This is despite the fact that in…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Crucible is a play about the Salem Witch Trials written by Arthur Miller. The play debuted on Broadway in January of 1953 and has since become an American classic. Although the play is based on the Salem Witch Trials, it was intended to be an allegory for the Red…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Elizabeth Proctor, wife of Salem Village farmer John Proctor, was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. The Proctors were a wealthy family who lived on a large rented farm on the outskirts of Salem Village, in what is now modern-day Peabody, Massachusetts. Elizabeth, Proctor's third wife,…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Ann Putnam, Jr, was one of the afflicted girls during the Salem Witch Trials and the daughter of the witch trials ringleader Thomas Putnam. Born on October 18, 1679, in Salem, Ann Putnam Jr, was the oldest of 10 children born to Ann Carr Putnam and Thomas Putnam, a sergeant…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Witch Trials Memorial is a memorial in Salem, Massachusetts, dedicated to the victims of the Salem Witch Trials. The memorial consists of 20 granite benches surrounded by a low stone wall. The stone slabs in the entryway to the memorial are inscribed with the victim's protests, which were taken…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Witch Jail, also known as the Essex County Jail, was a county jail where some of the accused witches were kept during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. The building was located on what is now the corner of St. Peter Street and Federal Street in Salem, Mass.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The old Salem jail, also known as the Essex County Jail, is a historic jail in Salem, Massachusetts located next to the Howard Street Cemetery. The jail was built between 1811 – 1813 on St. Peter Street after the old wooden jail on Federal Street, known as the Salem Witch…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Established in 1801, Howard Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Salem, Mass. The cemetery is 2.5 acres in size with 1,100 headstones and is located next to the old Salem jail. Before it was a cemetery, it was actually an open field where it is believed that Salem Witch…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Captain Joseph White was an East India merchant who lived in the Gardner-Pingree House in Salem, Massachusetts. On April 6, 1830, Captain White was brutally murdered in his bed at the age of 83. The murder was orchestrated by White's nephews-in-law, Francis Knapp and Captain Joseph Knapp Jr., in an…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Daughters of Liberty was a group of political dissidents that formed in the North American British colonies during the early days of the American Revolution. The following are some facts about the Daughters of Liberty: Much like the Sons of Liberty, the Daughters of Liberty was created in response…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Stamp Act of 1765 was a law passed by Parliament taxing all paper used for printed materials in the colonies. The Stamp Act was passed on March 22, 1765, but it didn't take effect until November 1, 1765. The following are some facts about the Stamp Act: The Stamp…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Witch House, also known as the Jonathan Corwin House, is a historic First-Period house on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It was the home of Salem Witch Judge Jonathan Corwin and is the only structure open to the public in Salem with direct ties to the Salem Witch Trials.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Gardiner-Pingree House is a historic house on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Built in 1804 for local merchant John Gardner, the house is a three-story, brick Federal-style townhouse designed by notable architect Samuel McIntire. The Gardiner-Pingree House and the Peirce-Nichols house are both considered to be two of the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
William Stoughton was a colonial magistrate for the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Chief Magistrate of Court of Oyer and Terminer during the Salem Witch Trials. Early Life: William Stoughton was born in 1631 to Israel and Elizabeth (Knight) Stoughton. It is not known if Stoughton was born in England…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Dominion of New England was a merging of British colonies in New England in the 17th century. The Dominion was formed in 1686 and merged the colonies of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island together into one large colony. In 1688, the Dominion was expanded to include New…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Samuel Sewall was a judge in the Salem Witch Trials and the only judge to apologize for his role in the trials. Sewall was born in Bishopstoke, England on March 28, 1652. His family had previously lived in the settlement of Newbury in the Massachusetts Bay Colony but temporarily returned…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Witch Trials judges were several men who served as judges during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. On May 27, 1692, Sir William Phips appointed nine of the colony's magistrates to serve as judges on the newly created Court of Oyer and Terminer. The court was created specifically…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Established in 1637, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, is the oldest cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts. It is one of eight historic cemeteries in Salem and is a stop on the Salem Heritage Trail. The cemetery is 1.47 acres in size and contains 700…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Jonathan Corwin was a judge in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. He was also Judge John Hathorne's brother-in-law and Sheriff George Corwin's uncle. The Corwin Family: Jonathan Corwin was born on November 14, 1640, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Captain George Corwin and Elizabeth Herbert. The Corwins (or Curwen, as…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Captain John Alden Jr, the son of Mayflower pilgrim John Alden, was a merchant from Boston who was accused of witchcraft by a local child during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Alden had stopped at Salem in May on his way home from Quebec, where he had arranged the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Peirce-Nichols House is a historic house on Federal Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Built in 1782 for local merchant Jerathmiel Peirce, the house is a Georgian-style, wood clapboard, three-story house with a low-hipped roof. The roof is encircled by a balustrade above the cornice and a second balustrade around a…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The British army fought for Great Britain in the Revolutionary War and was considered the most well-trained and disciplined army in the world. The army served for the entire eight years of the Revolutionary War, from 1775-1783, in various campaigns fought around the world. A few regiments also served in…| History of Massachusetts Blog
To get a better understanding of the events of the Revolutionary War, it is helpful to evaluate the strategies of the Continental Army and the British Army in the war and how they both planned to win. The battles and events that took place were often strategically planned with the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
King Philip's War, also known as Metacom's War or the First Indian War, was an armed conflict between English colonists and the American Indians of New England in the 17th century. It was the Native American's last major effort to drive the English colonists out of New England. The war…| History of Massachusetts Blog
After five people were shot dead by British soldiers during the Boston Massacre in 1770, many patriot leaders used the tragedy to stir up hostility against the British government. Samuel Adams tugged at the heartstrings of the public by holding a public funeral for the five victims and portraying them…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Paul Revere was a silversmith and patriot who lived in Boston, Massachusetts during the American Revolution. He is most famous for alerting the local militia to the approaching British forces shortly before the battles of Lexington and Concord. The following are some facts about Paul Revere: Paul Revere Childhood &…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Boston Massacre was an event that occurred in Boston during the American Revolution. It took place on the evening of March 5, 1770 during a protest in front of the Custom House in Boston, Massachusetts. The massacre was one of many events believed to have caused the American Revolution.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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 primary sources on the Boston Massacre offer a unique perspective on the events of that historic day. These sources include news articles, pamphlets, diaries, official reports and trial notes on the Boston Massacre. The following is a list of primary sources of the Boston Massacre: The Boston Gazette and…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Province of Massachusetts Bay was a royal colony in Massachusetts in the 17th and 18th century. The province was originally a charter colony called the Massachusetts Bay Colony until 1684, when its charter was revoked due to repeated violations of its terms, and it was converted into a royal…| 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
Queen Anne's War was a conflict between England, Spain, Portugal, Savoy and France in North America during the early 18th century. The war was the second in a series of French and Indian Wars in North America and was also the North American theater of the War of the Spanish…| History of Massachusetts Blog
King William's War, also known as the Second Indian War and the First French and Indian War, was an armed conflict between England and France in North America in the 17th century. The war was a battle over control of North America, particularly over the fur trade in North America.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
King George's War was a conflict between England and France in North America during the early 18th century. The war was the third in a series of French and Indian Wars in North America (the first two were King William's War and Queen Anne's War) and was also the North…| History of Massachusetts Blog
