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Historic Sites in Massachusetts

Rockport Harbor
Fort Independence on Castle Island Boston
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Climbing the Pilgrim Monument on Cape Cod

Near the tip of the Cape sits a monument dedicated to the Pilgrim settlers.

Visiting Historic Concord

The scenic town west of Boston was where the American Revolution began in 1775 and was later home to influential 19th century writers.

Castle Island in Boston - Pleasure Bay

The Boston park and historic landmark includes a long boardwark perfect for exploring the coastline, as well a five-sided fort open for tours during summer months.

Cambridge's African American Heritage Trail

Cambridge pays tribute to its African American heroes with a marked walking trail that goes through Harvard Square and other neighborhoods.

Visiting Walden Pond in Concord

The area in Walden Woods where Henry David Thoreau withdrew from civilization in the 1840s is still around worth a visit.

Visiting the Pilgrims' Plymouth

This town south of Boston offers visitors a chance to see life as it was in Colonial New England.

Longfellow's Wayside Inn

An historic 1716 inn that was the source of inspiration for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Deerfield MA Attractions and History

Deerfield, a charming Western MA town today, had a violent beginning at the center of skirmishes between settlers and Native Americans.

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