Massachusetts
Massachusetts played a central role in American history, from the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock to the American Revolution. Home to numerous historical societies preserving colonial and revolutionary heritage.
Capital: Boston Pop: 7.0 million Statehood: 1788
Historical Societies in Massachusetts(2)
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American Antiquarian Society
Founded in 1812, a learned society and national research library of American history and culture through 1876, with over 4 million items.
Worcester, MA Est. 1812
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Massachusetts Historical Society
Founded in 1791, the oldest historical society in the United States. Premier research facility on early American history with extensive manuscript collections.
Boston, MA Est. 1791
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