The public has the right to walk on even private beaches on the wet sand below high tide in most coastal states – but not in Massachusetts.

Interior view of a 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony House, shows furniture and a fur rug on the floor. In 1957, the house was installed inside the United States National Museum, now known as the ...

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by the Puritans in 1630, and the two colonies merged to become the Province of Massachusetts Bay in 1691.

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by the Puritans in 1630, and the two colonies merged to become the Province of Massachusetts Bay in 1691.

Sudbury is exploring whether it should become the next Massachusetts town to remove signs commemorating the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and if there’s a better way to present the ...

Harvard University was originally founded by a vote by the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony on Oct. 28, 1636, less than 20 years after the Pilgrims first landed in ...

Most Underrated Travel Destinations Around The World All Eyes On Art In Williamstown Fifteen years later, Williamstown was ...

Complete guide to Saugus Iron Works in Massachusetts including things to do, nearby lodging and camping, history, Junior ...

The city of Quincy, Massachusetts, is named after Col. John Quincy, a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the grandfather of Abigail Adams. While locals pronounce the city's name ...

Massachusetts changed their blue laws in 2004 to allow people to buy alcohol on Sundays.