Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When looking to visit a historic site, to say you're spoiled for choice in Massachusetts is an understatement. Overwhelmed would ...

Massachusetts produced many military leaders who played a significant role in the Revolutionary War. Here are five to know.

Catastrophic violence, economic turmoil, and political upheaval abroad driving waves of newcomers here: Immigration is an old story in Massachusetts as much as it is a current one, an elemental force ...

Since 1791 the mission of the Massachusetts Historical Society has been to collect, preserve, and communicate historical information to the widest possible audience. The holdings of the Society ...

Summer is here, and so are the history buffs, families with kids, and retired folks who flock to Massachusetts to see some of the country’s most celebrated historical sites. But visitors who want to ...

Massachusetts is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War this year and next with initiatives and events across the state, funded by $2 million in grants from the Healey-Driscoll ...

ON A SUNNY DAY AT THE EMBRACE, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMEONE TAKING PICTURES, AND SOMETIMES EVEN EMBRACING THEMSELVES. IT’S HARD TO MISS THE SCULPTURE, AND THE STATEMENT, HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR.

This charming coastal town in Massachusetts is brimming with history and famous sites, and is the birthplace of the U.S. Navy.