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Baker’s Island Lighthouse – Salem, Massachusetts

Editor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:48:02 +0000

Baker’s Island Lighthouse – Salem, Massachusetts The original lighthouse or “unlighted beacon” as it was called was raised to a height of 57 feet, painted red and hopped by a two foot diameter black ball in 1791. This was used to guide ships to the harbor during the daylight hours. It wasn’t until the deaths... [Continue Reading]

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National Heritage Museum – Lexington, Massachusetts

Editor — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:08:36 +0000

National Heritage Museum – Lexington, Massachusetts Are you interested in American History? Do you have an interest in following the development of the mind set and the paperwork of those that chose to move forward with the American Revolution to free this country from the grips of a foreign monarchy? You can follow the path... [Continue Reading]

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Salem Maritime Historic Site – Salem, Massachusetts

Travel Writer — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:29:44 +0000

Touring the Salem Maritime Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts. The Salem Maritime Historic Site was the first National Historic Site in the National Park System. Located on nine acres in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem Maritime consists of twelve historic structures situated along the waterfront. The site interprets the history of the colonies, the American Revolution, as... [Continue Reading]

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Walden Pond – Concord, Massachusetts

Travel Writer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:38:53 +0000

Spend a Day at Walden Pond in Concord, MA Walden Pond State Reservation in northeast Massachusetts is a beautiful place to visit whether you love touring literary sites or spending time in a beautiful outdoors setting. The 411-acre nature preserve is located in Concord, MA. This is the site where Henry David Thoreau built his... [Continue Reading]

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Norman Rockwell Museum – Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Travel Writer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:34:38 +0000

Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge on your New England Tour A visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA belongs on the itinerary of any tour of New England. You’ll enjoy learning about and viewing the incredible works of one of America’s most famous artists in a charming setting. The spacious grounds... [Continue Reading]

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