Massachusetts - 50 States - US Geography
Massachusetts, nicknamed The Bay State, became the 6th state on February 6th, 1788. It is a state rich in history - the site of many key events in the Revolutionary War. Massachusetts is home to more than 180 colleges and institutions of higher learning (including Harvard, oldest in the nation). Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island are also popular tourist destinations for the scenic shoreline and delicious seafood.
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Pirates Ashore event on May 19, 2018 - General Society of Mayflower Descendants- PSA
General Society of Mayflower Descendants is hosting an event on Saturday May 19th called Pirates Ashore. The event begins at 9:45am on the state pier and continues all day at the Mayflower Society House, 4 Winslow St, Plymouth, MA. See pike and musket drills, learn how to fire a cannon and see colonial artisans in action. Visit for more information.
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Mayflower Passenger of 1620 Richard More, Burying Point Cemetery - Salem Town, Massachusetts Halloween October 31st 2015
Happy Halloween / The Blessed Samhain Festival, Haunted Happenings celebrations in Salem Town, Massachusetts, New England, USA
The City of Salem is a coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States and the location of Salem witch trials.
The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693.
Salem Town is approximatley 5 miles from Salem Village which is now known as Danvers, Massachusetts
Salem is located approximately 25 miles from Boston and is available via public transportation:
From North Station, take Ipswich or Rockport trains. At Salem station, exit up stairs to Washington St.
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A Review of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society | Ancestral Findings Podcast | AF-073
Do you have New England ancestry? If you do, you will want to look into joining the New England Historic and Genealogical Society. Here's what it has to offer.
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America's Forgotten Origin Story: An Inter-Cultural Synthesis
The First Fifty Years: America’s Forgotten Origin Story Maryland Mayflower Society – Compact Day Dinner November 22, 2015
Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey present discoveries and conclusions drawn from many years of research into the fifty-four years of peace and friendship between the Mayflower Pilgrims and the Pokanoket Wampanoags in Plymouth Colony between 1621 and 1675. Their work also addresses the turbulent history of native New England before the Mayflower.
An extraordinary exception to the human condition unfolded when the visionary leaders of two radically different cultures met and worked together to maintain an inter-cultural exchange that became what Bailey and Marlow call the First Great Synthesis” between Europeans and American Indians. This melding gave birth to American democracy and to the American mind and spirit. The Second Great Synthesis” occurred when aspects of The Great Law of the Iroquois were integrated into the United States Constitution in 1787. Bailey and Marlow foresee a third synthesis in the near future, as our disparate cultures come together again to realize the great promise America made to the world in its freedom documents: The Mayflower Compact, The Declaration of Independence and The U.S. Constitution.
The inspiring origin story of the United States has been shrouded in misinformation and misconception since the beginning. First it glorified the Pilgrim and ignored the Indian. Now it demonizes the Pilgrim in an effort to honor the Indian. Bailey and Marlow bring the story into balance through a perspective on the common vision for humanity shared by the Pilgrims and the Indians they lived amongst: a vision based upon the right to act according to one’s conscience in a self-governing democracy.
Bailey, a researcher of native New England before the Mayflower, will reveal paradigm-changing discoveries which lay the foundation for a shift from the blame, shame, anger and guilt that currently grip the American psyche and stand in the way of America achieving its full potential.
Connie Baxter Marlow is a descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, and of Thomas Welles, the first governor of Connecticut Colony. She is a member of the Connecticut Mayflower Society. Her great-grandfather Asa Palmer French was acting-Governor and Deputy Governor of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants and General Counsel for the Society for many years. Her great-great-grandfather James Phinney Baxter, a pre-eminent historian of early New England, was President of the New England Historical Genealogical Society for 20 years. When Baxter died in 1921 he left money to the City of Boston to build a “New England Pantheon” to honor “the early settlers of New England whose principles and ideals were the seed of free government.” The Pantheon was never built. The Trust was broken, and the money has recently been committed to the Boston Public Library, which has invited Marlow and Bailey to present their latest work at the library's new auditorium in the fall of 2016, to inaugurate the library's Baxter Lecture Series. Connie brings a unique perspective to her ancestors’ dreams for humanity, in that she has spent 30 years in close association with visionary Native American elders throughout the United States and Mexico, and has been creating forums for them to share their understanding of the nature of the Universe for over 20 years.
Andrew Cameron Bailey calls himself a latter-day pilgrim. He sailed across the Atlantic and arrived in America on Thanksgiving Day, 1969. He was born in England and grew up in South Africa amongst the Zulus, holds degrees in science, English and social anthropology, and was a chemistry professor before emigrating to the United States. After meeting Connie in 2003 he became disturbed at the level of mis-information in the American psyche surrounding the settling of New England, and the ongoing deprecation and denigration of the Pilgrims and the Puritans in present-day America. Andrew is currently completing a 21st Century novel/screenplay with the working title “The Mayflower Revelations,” that sets the historical record straight in an entertaining, enlightening and inspiring way. He is preparing to publish a well-researched magazine article on his theory concerning the pandemic that decimated the New England indigenous population between the years 1616 and 1618, a few short years before the Mayflower arrived at Cape Cod.
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How to Apply to Lineage Societies: Tips from NEHGS
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Description:Want to join a hereditary society, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution or the General Society of Mayflower Descendants? Don’t know where to begin? Join genealogist Lindsay Fulton as she provides a step-by-step look at the application process, tips for when you can’t find vital records, and case examples from our research services team.
Tourists share their reactions to Plymouth Rock
By Stephanie Chaisson
The Patriot Ledger
PLYMOUTH -- 'I expected it to be bigger.
Kind of boring.
I thought there'd be more wow to it.
It's summertime, and the tourists are buzzing at -- though maybe not glowing about -- Plymouth Rock.
It is one of the most visited tourist locations in Massachusetts, the state says, with nearly a million people a year coming to see what may or may not be the rock where the Pilgrims first set foot in Plymouth in 1620.
Even some locals admit to being somewhat underwhelmed by the famous landmark.
Keira Slover of Plymouth said she drove by Plymouth Rock about four times before she realized it was there. It's a piece of history, but it's a lot littler than I thought, she said.
The long-celebrated and frequently visited rock gets mixed reviews from tourists at the monument on the Plymouth waterfront, not far from the Mayflower II and downtown stores and restaurants.
Slover's size-surprise mirrored that of many Plymouth Rock visitors. But many said the historic symbolism behind the boulder outweighs its modest size.
It's nice that they have a big memorial for it, because it's an important place, said Brad Smith of Houston. I think it's kind of neat that it's not this monstrous rock, and it was really used as a stepping stone.
Added Smith's wife, Kristy: It is kind of neat to know that even far back then (Plymouth Rock) had been considered important and people wanted to preserve it.
What got preserved, however, is not exactly clear.
As the story goes, when William Bradford -- who would become Plymouth Colony's second governor -- led the Pilgrims off the Mayflower, his first step was on the rock. Yet while there is no question Bradford did put his foot down someplace in Plymouth, there is no certainty that he actually stepped on the boulder now maintained as a state monument.
Peggy Baker, director and librarian of Pilgrim Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum, said it is impossible to know the exact history of what is now celebrated as Plymouth Rock, because there was no mention of it during the 17th century.
Despite the uncertainty, Baker noted that First Street goes directly up from Plymouth Rock, so it is a geographical marker.
She also said the top half of the rock, separated from the rest in an attempt to move the 10-ton mass, was shuffled around in its early days of fame while Plymouth's town fathers struggled to find the perfect place for it.
The top half of the rock eventually made its way back to its original location and was reunited with its bottom half. They reside under a stone canopy beside Plymouth Harbor on Water Street.
Visiting Plymouth Rock remains at the top of the to-do list for tourists visiting Massachusetts. According to department spokeswoman Wendy Fox, almost one million tourists come yearly to see the Rock and it is one of the most frequently visited state parks in Massachusetts.
And while some visitors leave the Rock unimpressed, the verdict is by no means universal.
Carter Bent, 8, of Kingston, said he liked Plymouth Rock because it's a historical landmark.
His brother Ethan, 5, proudly said, I think it's very cool, and I like it.
Gary Vorst and his family recently visited the area from Ohio, armed with cameras and fanny-packs, and made Plymouth Rock their first stop.
We just got here and we're checking everything out, said Vorst. It's nice.
Stephanie Chaisson may be reached at schaisson@ledger.com.
Sea of Glory - the U.S. Exploring Expedition 1838-1842
Author Nathaniel Philbrick talks about the U.S. Exploring Expedition. Original lecture given January 21, 2004 to celebrate the launch of the digital U.S. Exploring Expedition website.
【故·食#3】感恩节大餐，最初是为了感谢谁而设？/ The History of Thanksgiving Foods Part 1
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Greater Boston | Wikipedia audio article
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Greater Boston
00:03:37 1 Definitions
00:03:46 1.1 Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
00:05:29 1.2 New England City and Town Area (NECTA)
00:07:27 1.3 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
00:09:24 1.4 Combined Statistical Area (CSA)
00:11:58 2 Principal cities and towns
00:12:10 2.1 Boston metropolitan area
00:12:40 2.2 Largest cities and towns
00:12:54 3 Demographics
00:13:03 3.1 Population density
00:13:17 3.2 Race and ethnicity
00:14:20 3.3 Other
00:15:14 4 Higher education
00:16:00 5 Selected statistics
00:16:20 6 Major companies
00:21:33 7 Sports
00:22:02 8 Transportation
00:22:11 8.1 Interstates
00:22:39 8.2 U.S. Routes
00:22:53 8.3 State Highways
00:24:26 8.4 Bridges and tunnels
00:25:15 8.5 Airports
00:25:53 8.6 Rail and bus
00:27:49 8.7 Ocean transportation
00:28:02 9 Geography
00:28:36 9.1 Climate
00:28:44 10 See also
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Greater Boston is the metropolitan region of New England encompassing the municipality of Boston, the capital of the U.S. state of Massachusetts, and the most populous city in New England, as well as its surrounding areas. The region forms the northern arc of the US northeast megalopolis and as such, Greater Boston can be described as either a metropolitan statistical area (MSA), or as a broader combined statistical area (CSA). The MSA consists of most of the eastern third of Massachusetts, excluding the South Coast region and Cape Cod; while the CSA additionally includes the municipalities of Manchester (the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire), Providence (the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island), Worcester, Massachusetts (the second largest city in New England), as well as the South Coast region and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. While the small footprint of the city of Boston itself only contains an estimated 685,094, the urbanization has extended well into surrounding communities, with the MSA having a population of 4,732,161.
Some of Greater Boston's most well-known contributions involve the region's higher education and medical institutions. Greater Boston has been influential upon American history and industry. The region and the state of Massachusetts are global leaders in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Over 80% of Massachusetts' population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan region. Greater Boston is ranked tenth in population among US metropolitan statistical areas, home to 4,732,161 people as of the 2014 US Census estimate, and sixth among combined statistical areas, with a population of 8,099,575. The area has hosted many people and sites significant to American culture and history, particularly American literature, politics, and the American Revolution.
Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The Greater Boston region has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, the region was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Boston. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the Boston region, including the Adams and Kennedy families.
Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and whose Law School has spawned a contemporaneous majority of United States Supreme Court Justices. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been ...
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The Struggle for Justice: The 1619 Project and the Changing Narrative on Mass Incarceration
An evening focused on the struggle for justice, from the first arrival of enslaved people sold to colonists in 1619 to the mass incarceration of Black and Brown people.
The evening program begins with a keynote address by award-winning New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, lead writer on the New York Times Magazine 1619 Project issue. An expert panel of criminal justice advocates, journalists, and educators will then discuss the changing narrative on mass incarceration. Following the panel discussion, Hannah-Jones will join in a Q&A with panelists.
Panelists include:
Norris Henderson, Founder and Executive Director, Voice of the Experienced
Sarah Ross, Assistant Professor, SAIC and Cofounder of the Prison + Neighborhood Arts Project
Brian L. Frank, Photojournalist and Pulitzer Center Grantee
Jason Boulware, Lecturer, SAIC
Moderator: Kristen Mack, Interim Director of Communications, MacArthur Foundation
SAIC is a Pulitzer Center Campus Consortium partner. The program is made possible by the Art for Justice Fund, which supports work to end mass incarceration by the Pulitzer Center, Illinois Humanities, and Voice of the Experienced.
Why Reclaiming America?
Dr. Kennedy’s rousing encouragement to the Reclaiming America for Christ Conference still rings true today when he urges us to, “Be part of the greatest, most marvelous endeavor in the history of mankind—the greatest enterprise ever of redeeming the world for Jesus Christ.”
The notion of reclaiming America for Christ is controversial--but as Dr. Kennedy points out, because this nation started out as a Christian nation and was the work of Christ in the beginning, we therefore have every right to reclaim it.
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Massachusetts | Wikipedia audio article
Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called the most innovative square mile on the planet, in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also in Cambridge, have been ranked among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts' public school students place among the top nations in the world in academic performance, and the state has been ranked as one of the top states in the nation for citizens to live, as well as one of the most expensive.
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Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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SUMMARY
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Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called the most innovative square mile on the planet, in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also in Cambridge, have been ranked among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts' public school students place among the top nations in the world in academic performance, and the state has been ranked as one of the top states in the nation for citizens to live, as well as one of the most expensive.
Kennedy Classics - Lest We Forget
God is the great architect of our freedom. Our Almighty and Sovereign Lord kept his hand on the events leading up to the founding of this nation going back centuries. Dr. D. James Kennedy offers an important reminder of God’s hand on America in his classic message, “Lest We Forget.”
Colonial Development Part 2
The second and final part of the notes titled Colonial Development. This podcast covers the formation of the English colonies in North America after Jamestown and Plymouth. It describes the formation of the colonies of Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania through the remainder of the southern plantation colonies.
Voices of Refugees and Immigrants
Success Amidst Disaster by Major Jason Warren
Success Amidst Disaster: Connecticut in the Great Narragansett War (King Philip's War), 1675-1676 by MAJ Jason Warren
In1675 and 1676, the Wampanoag Indian alliance violently pushed back against encroaching Europeans, devastating much of New England in the conflict historians have dubbed, “King Philip’s War.” One colony, however, emerged from the bloody conflict relatively unscathed. With the exception of some remote settlements, Connecticut, unlike the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies, did not experience the carnage of this blood-soaked contest. Major Jason W. Warren broadens the history of King Philip’s War in his book, Connecticut Unscathed: Victory in the Great Narragansett War, 1675-1676, by reveling a new perspective on this chapter of Colonial America and the critical role of the Narragansetts, the largest Indian tribe in southern New England at the time. Warren explains how Connecticut’s comparatively conservative Indian policies were key in making an alliance with the otherwise hostile Mohegans and Pequots possible.
Lecture Date: February 5, 2015
Length: 61 Minutes