As one of the oldest colonies in what is now the United States, Massachusetts played a vital role in the country's early history. From the bravery of the Massachusetts Minutemen to the famous ...

As the war started in 1775 in Massachusetts, many of its key events – including several in Massachusetts – will reach their semiquincentennial this year. Here's what to know about the ...

The reenactment began at 5 a.m. but families were lining the Battle Green as early as 3 a.m. to get a good seat.

HISTORY WHISPERS THROUGH THE ROLLING HILLS ... is the official mounted cavalry squadron of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Based at Camp DiCarlo in Framingham, Mass., the unit honors historic ...

The same drive that fueled the events of 1775 has made our state a cradle for breakthroughs in industry, technology, and ...

While thousands of firearms were used in and around the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, few ...

Trailblazers and Disruptors” — a photo exhibit honoring 91 trailblazing women who have shaped the history of Massachusetts and the nation — opened its doors to the public April 18. It will remain open ...

A teenager in Lexington, Mass., has for years been teaching people about the battle that started the war 250 years ago this ...