The Battle of Bunker Hill 250 Committee is holding a press conference at 9 a.m. on Friday to officially kick off a historic weekend of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of ...

Pittsfield sits in the heart of the Berkshires, offering small-city amenities with a country feel. The downtown area showcases beautiful historic buildings and a walkable main street. You’ll find the ...

Pittsfield sits in the heart of the Berkshires, offering small-city amenities with a rural feel. The downtown area features beautiful historic buildings and a walkable main street. You’ll find the ...

While the tone was celebratory, many of those present said this year’s Juneteenth felt especially urgent — not just as a remembrance of emancipation but as a stand against efforts to suppress Black ...

Massachusetts has so much history and great outdoors to enjoy, including this historic state park near Boston that has tons of trails and seasonal foliage.

Nearly 75 years later, the pardon file for the future civil rights leader surfaced amid a routine renovation of a state ...

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

Ceremonies across Cape Cod and the Islands will celebrate Juneteenth, the June 19 national holiday that marks the end of ...

If you wonder why the power brokers ignore state law that calls for an audit of the Massachusetts Legislature, it's just ...

The Sakonnet River Bridge officially has a new name. On June 11, Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation to rename the span ...

Islands named Marion, Massachusetts, as the best place to go if you're looking for a charming small town to relax in and see some wonderful sights.

The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history. It is located at 1154 Boylston Street, Boston ...