Massachusetts Massachusetts At a Glance Massachusetts is rich in history and traditions. It became the sixth state on February 6, 1788. The American Revolution began here and we have had five presidents come from our great state. Statehouse Captial- Boston State Seal and Motto"By the sword we seek peace but peace only under liberty." State Quarter with Minuteman design State flower- Mayflower State bird- Chickadee State berry- Cranberry State Marine Mammal- Right Whale State tree- American Elm State insect State dog License plate State fish- Atlantic Cod Popular local food- lobster Popular tourist destination-USS Constitution(The oldest commissioned warship in the world.) Native people of Massachusetts- Wampanoag, Nauset, Massachuset, Nipmuc, Pocumtuc, Pennacook, and Mahican Below are sites for Activities and Information MA History and Trivia Massachusetts Symbols MA Firsts MA Map and Quiz MA history of one house "Within These Walls" MA and Minting Coins Another Map of MA Salem Witchcraft MA Info Old Sturbridge Village for Kids-Click on For Kids, then Kids Club MA Historical Society Battle of Bunker Hill Stories About MA
Massachusetts At a Glance Massachusetts is rich in history and traditions. It became the sixth state on February 6, 1788. The American Revolution began here and we have had five presidents come from our great state. Statehouse Captial- Boston State Seal and Motto"By the sword we seek peace but peace only under liberty." State Quarter with Minuteman design State flower- Mayflower State bird- Chickadee State berry- Cranberry State Marine Mammal- Right Whale State tree- American Elm State insect State dog License plate State fish- Atlantic Cod Popular local food- lobster Popular tourist destination-USS Constitution(The oldest commissioned warship in the world.) Native people of Massachusetts- Wampanoag, Nauset, Massachuset, Nipmuc, Pocumtuc, Pennacook, and Mahican Below are sites for Activities and Information MA History and Trivia Massachusetts Symbols MA Firsts MA Map and Quiz MA history of one house "Within These Walls" MA and Minting Coins Another Map of MA Salem Witchcraft MA Info Old Sturbridge Village for Kids-Click on For Kids, then Kids Club MA Historical Society Battle of Bunker Hill Stories About MA
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"Within These Walls"