The Ebenezer Hancock House at 10 Marshall St., built in the mid-1700s, is now up for sale for the first time in more than 50 ...

Discover Massachusetts, a New England state rich in history, culture, and innovation. Explore its pivotal role in American ...

On July 4, 1776, the U.S. declared independence from British rule—a journey echoing India's own freedom struggle. Both ...

Since the days of colonial Boston, the harborside neighborhood has been a port for immigrants of all kinds: Irish, Jewish, ...

ABINGTON 194 Jean Carol Road. One-family Colonial, built in 2009, 2,696 square feet, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, on ...

For those looking to find out about New England ancestors who came over on other ships during this period, the best source of information is the New England Historic Genealogical Society (a.k.a.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia have unearthed the foundation of a building from the 1700s that once supported the nation's oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, ...

Family vacations can create the best memories, but not if big tourist crowds cause long lines and stress for everyone. I ...

The mid-1700s was considered to be the golden Age of Rhode Island furniture making and it was largely centered in Newport. The Townsend and Goddard families were part of an expansive cabinetmaking ...

Black women in colonial Boston fought for justice and shaped the city’s history. Their resistance, resilience, and legacy deserve recognition, not as footnotes, but as essential elements of ...

Quite a bit of trade. By the early 1700s, Boston was Britain's busiest North American port, with Britain trading manufactured goods for Colonial America's raw materials.

History of Boston Light During the height of trading with Britain in the early 1700s, Boston Harbor's shifting tides and deadly rocks resulted in the loss of many lives and goods. According to the ...