As one of the oldest states in the country, Massachusetts is filled with rich history. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded in 1630 by a group of Puritan refugees from England led by John Winthrop ...

Uncover the fascinating story behind the founding of America's oldest and most prestigious university. Was it a single person, a religious group, or colonial legislators?

The next page in a history textbook about the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Pictured are settlers on the shore watching as cargo is being brought ashore from sailing vessels Foreground images are crates ...

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.

Smithsonian receives an entire 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony house. The four room, two story house was to be re-erected and furnished as an exhibit in the Natural History Building. The gift of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. See Neg. #44179-C for another view of ...