Colonial History in Massachusetts

A pathway within the Minute Man National Historic Park marks early skirmishes in the American Revolutionary War.

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

In "Cry Innocent," spectatators get caught up in the frenzy of a witch trial, and then vote innocent or guilty.

George Washington set up headquarters in Cambridge while battling for control of Boston during the American Revolutionary War.

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

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

Outlawing the celebration of Christmas sounds a little extreme, but it happened.

The poem "Now I lay me down to sleep" was published in Boston in what was reportedly the first schoolbook in the colonies.