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
