The perfect way to spend a cool October day is in the historic and spooky town of Salem, Massachusetts! With hundreds of years of history, the town is best known for the witch trials that took place in the spring of 1692. Each autumn, the sleepy coastal town of Salem proudly embraces its history of…
Month: October 2019
Old Powder House (Somerville, MA)
One of the more obscure, yet ancient buildings in Massachusetts is the Old Powder House in Somerville. With over 300 years of history, it pre-dates the United States and played a central role in the preceding months of the American Revolution. While it doesn’t take long to experience, the historic stone structure is worth the…
Joseph Warren: Doctor & Patriot
Doctor Joseph Warren was one of the most brilliant, passionate and involved Patriots of revolutionary Boston; however, many Americans know very little about the man. In his time, he was a very well-known and loved physician, community leader and member of the Sons of Liberty. Today, we’ll explore his life, contributions to the revolutionary movement…
Jason Russell House (Arlington, MA)
April 19, 1775, is a date that will forever hold a place of supreme importance in American history and lore. The first shots on Lexington Green, the brave stand at Concord’s North Bridge and the redcoat’s bloody retreat towards Boston are all memories of that day; however, there is more to the story. In fact,…