Thoreau’s book "Walden" sheds light on the history of slavery in Concord, Massachusetts. Elise Lemire only comes to learn of her town’s slave-related history when she reads Thoreau’s "Walden." This ...

It’s hard to separate the towns of Lexington and Concord, as their shared past forever links them. History was made here on April 19, 1775, when the colonial militia and minutemen, determined to ...

Looking to go on a historical day trip in 2025? Massachusetts has two of the best destinations to travel to this year, according to the New York Times. The Times recently published their annual list ...

As one of the 13 original colonies, Massachusetts is filled with rich history. Massachusetts officially became a state in 1788, but its foundations and revolutionary history extend back much further.

Although the weekend’s battle reenactments are over, people can still connect with the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord through new commemorative stamps. The pane of 15 ...