Category: Massachusetts
A Man Named Squanto
His name is one from our history books, but perhaps we have forgotten just how important his role was in saving the lives of the…
A New Crop for a New Home
Some regions of the country are better suited for specific crops. That was the case for the Pilgrims who established Plymouth Colony. They brought lots…
Survival of the Pilgrims
In 1620, the men and women we call the “Pilgrims” landed near Cape Cod, and eventually established Plymouth Colony. As we near Thanksgiving, we take…
Old Artifacts from Early Settlers
How old is old? Well, it may depend on who or what you are talking about, but when it comes to museums, this one has…
Studying Graves from Over 400 Years Ago
They are some of the oldest graves of Europeans settlers you can find in this nation. It’s Steven’s job to study those burials to tell…
Seaman’s Bethel
You’ll find many churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts, but you’ll have to look far and wide to find one with a history quite like this…
A Ship Called Dartmouth
The ship’s name was the Dartmouth. When it took a cargo of whale oil to England no one perhaps thought much of it. However, what…
How Things Change
Did you ever leave home for a while, then return and find that lots had changed? That was commonplace in this town. Men would head…
A Nantucket Sleigh Ride
It’s called a Nantucket sleigh ride. Sounds like a nice winter ride, but it’s actually far from a peaceful dash through the snow. For the…
A Cash Crop Not Grown in Soil
If you made good revenue from a field you might call it your “cash crop.” Here the cash crop doesn’t grow in the soil, but…
