Over 40 fun, hands-on projects and activities from the days ofcolonial America\nSpend a year with the Mayhews, a family living in the Massachusettscolony of 1732. Ten-year-old Nathan and his twelve-year-old sister,Sarah, are eager to share all the fun and adventure--and the hardwork-...
The World’s Best IPAs—According To Untappd Ratings(November, 12) – The world’s best IPAs, according to Untappd’s ratings, include three beers by Massachusetts-based Treehouse Brewing Co.Complete Story. Women have a long and influential history in beer brewing(November, 12) – For thousa...
Massachusetts, campus was turned over to the American army in 1775 to house some 1,600 soldiers (which was greater than the entire population of Cambridge at the time). Students were transferred to a campus in the nearby city of Concord, which is about 20 miles...
A hundred or so French fur traders set up small outposts in the Great Lakes region. A few thousand Spanish settled in New Mexico and California. The first successful English settlement was at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, followed in 1620 by the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts, ...
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, then a British colony. His father came to the Colonies from Englandin 1682. He was a candle and soap maker in Boston. Before becoming involved in politics, Franklin learned the printing trade in Boston and eventually set up his own printing...
Check out these 4th of July facts that you probably never knew. Brush up on trivia and impress your friends with your knowledge about Independence Day.
Journey through Lexington Massachusetts Downtown—spot the Minuteman Statue, the 300th Anniversary Clock, and Colonial Charm Centrals secret corners. Discover hidden gems and historic buildings along the way. Fun For Locals and Sightseers Whether you’re a history buff or a first-timer, the Lexingt...
Little is known about his life, but according to Biography.com, it is believed that he had reportedly been captured earlier in life by a captain commissioned by Plymouth Company who was exploring the coast of Maine and Massachusetts and was brought back to England, where he learned English. ...
Arctic Action Puzzle Set – Polar Regions, Facts, Vocabulary-Rich Created by Reading Club Fun Kids will enjoy learning about the Arctic areas of the world with this Two-Page Activity Set and accompanying Word Search Puzzle. Earth’s coldest areas are the north and south polar regions. Greenlan...
El Salvador has a population of 6.4 million in an area slightly smaller than the state of Massachusetts (or Wales). This fact makes El Salvador the most densely populated country in the Americas. Fact #5 El Salvador was part of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1823 to 1841. He...