Massachusetts was a site of early English colonization. The Plymouth Colony was founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims of Mayflower. In 1630, the Massachusetts Bay Colony, taking its name …

5 days ago · Massachusetts, constituent state of the United States of America. It was one of the original 13 states and is one of the 6 New England states, lying in the northeastern corner of …

Eligible households can now apply for financial help for the 2025-2026 season. Step into the New Year with a First Day Hike! Check for details at DCR parks. Massachusetts issues COVID-19 …

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts became the sixth state to join the new independent union in 1788. It was the first state to write and adopt a constitution (1780), which served as a model …

Discover beautiful beaches, vast dunes and historic lighthouses on Cape Cod and beyond. Explore colonial-era villages, visit museums and enjoy immersive reenactments from history …

Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state by land area. With an estimated population of over 7.1 million, [3][c] it is the most populous state in New England, the 16th-most-populous in the …

Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Massachusetts , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.

Massachusetts is the most populous of the six New England states, having the top two most populated cities (Boston and Worcester) and ranks third in overall population density among …

Welcome to Visit Massachusetts! Massachusetts has all the geographical features of the other states, from skiing and fall foliage drives in the western Berkshire Mountains to the beaches of …

Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the United States of America. Massachusetts is known as "The Bay State" because of its three large bays which dominate …