American History Landmarks in Massachusetts

ContentsHampton American History Landmarks in MassachusettsInteresting Items Related to MA HistoryPage Citations and Related ArticlesHampton American History Landmarks in Massachusetts Discover some of the more interesting American history landmarks in the state of Massachusetts, such as The African Meeting House, the oldest Black church edifice in the United States; the first email ever sent, the Emancipation...

Population of Massachusetts

ContentsPopulation Statistics for MassachusettsSuggested Reading on MassachusettsPopulation Statistics for Massachusetts Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Massachusetts from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Source: ...

Massachusetts State Ceremonial March

ContentsLegislature: “On The Road to Boston”Background and Origin of the tune, “On The Road to Boston”On The Road To Boston, A Video of The Massachusetts State MarchLegislature: “On The Road to Boston” The song “THE ROAD TO BOSTON”, whose composer is unknown, has been the official ceremonial march of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since November 13, 1985. Background and...

Precipitation Map for Massachusetts

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Massachusetts? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall the state of Massachusetts receives. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

National Parks of Massachusetts

ContentsNational Parks of MassachusettsInteractive Map of the Massachusetts National Parks National Parks of Massachusetts Adams National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Cape Cod National Seashore, Essex National...

Johnny Appleseed – Official Folk Hero of Massachusetts

ContentsMassachusetts Legislature – Official State HeroHistory of Johnny AppleseedSuggested Reading on Johnny AppleseedMassachusetts Legislature – Official State Hero Johnny Appleseed was designated the official folk hero of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on August 2, 1996.     History of Johnny Appleseed You’ve probably heard about the legendary “Johnny Appleseed” who,...

Massachusetts State Places

ContentsMassachusetts State Memorial to Honor Korean War Veterans of CommonwealthMassachusetts State Memorial to Honor Southwest Asia War Veterans (Picture)Massachusetts State Memorial to Honor Vietnam War Veterans of CommonwealthMassachusetts State MIA/POW (Missing in Action/Prisoner of War) MemorialMassachusetts State Peace StatueMassachusetts State Memorial to Honor Korean War Veterans of Commonwealth This site...

Massachusetts Coat of Arms

ContentsHistory of the Arms of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsDescription of the Massachusetts Coat of ArmsGeneral Laws of Massachusetts Related to the Coat of ArmsHistory of the Arms of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seals, such as those that appear on documents certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have a long history and were mentioned even in the Bible. They were widely used...

Massachusetts State Animals

ContentsMassachusetts State BirdMassachusetts State CatMassachusetts State Dog (History)Massachusetts State FishMassachusetts State Game BirdMassachusetts State HorseMassachusetts State InsectMassachusetts State Marine Mammal Massachusetts State Bird This beautiful nature field guide contains information on the lifestyle, characteristics, habitat, behavior, and diet of the black-capped chickadee. It also has...

Massachusetts State Quarter Worksheet

ContentsMassachusetts State Quarter WorksheetDownload the Massachusetts State Quarter WorksheetTake a look at Massachusetts’ state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of Massachusetts when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project.     Massachusetts State...