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The One Thing to Do in Massachusetts Before the End of the Year

This festive holiday show at the Boch Center - Wang Theater in Boston is the perfect event to end the year.

Several colorful performers hold presents next to a hotel cart as part of the ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil holiday performance.

The Battle to Save a Historic Witch Trials Home Near Salem, Massachusetts Is Worth the Fight

Front of Nathaniel Ingersoll's Ordinary house in Danvers, MA. Trees surround the deteriorating property.

I Visited the Oldest Windmill on Cape Cod and Here’s What I Learned

by Melissa Mahoney

A wooden windmill stands in a grassy park, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

This Long-Forgotten Massachussetts Tourist Activity Is Making A Comeback

by Andrea Verschuyl

A close-up of a woman's face partially submerged in water, with water flowing over the image.

These Seven Famous People Were Laid To Rest In Massachusetts

Gravestone of John L. Kerouac and Stella H.S. Kerouac, with dates and inscriptions, surrounded by grass.

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Did You Know That Massachusetts Is Home To The Junior Mints Factory?

A box of Junior Mints with creamy mints in pure chocolate, placed next to a small dish of mints.

The Little-Known Story Of Speakeasies In Massachusetts And How They Are Making A Big Comeback

Cozy, rustic room with a yellow velvet couch, wooden table, and black chairs against a brick and stone wall.

Few People Know The Story Behind This Iconic Boston Fixture

A large, shiny golden teapot sculpture mounted on a building against a blue sky.

Most People Didn’t Know That The Plastic Pink Flamingo Was Invented Right Here In Massachusetts

Two pink plastic flamingos covered in snow, standing in a snowy yard.

A Little-Known Slice Of Massachusetts History Can Be Found At This Baseball Field In Boston

A baseball field behind a fence, with a stone monument and informational plaque in the foreground.

Most People Don’t Know That John Belushi’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here in Massachusetts

Did you know that Martha’s Vineyard is the final resting place of legendary actor and comedian John Belushi?

skull and crossbones on the headstone of john belushi at abel's hill cemetery on martha's vineyard in massachusetts

The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Historic House In Massachusetts On The Map

A red wooden house surrounded by trees, decorated with patriotic bunting and flags.

This Historic Building In Massachusetts Was Displayed At the 1893 World’s Fair And Was Reconstructed Hundreds of Miles Away

The Dutch House in Brookline, MA, originally built for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, is a historic home with a fascinating architectural story.

A large, ornate pink mansion with gray accents, featuring a tower and intricate architectural details, surrounded by greenery.

These 16 Crazy Laws in Massachusetts Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder

Discover some of the strangest laws in Massachusetts that are still on the books today.

by Sophia Mitrokostas

Few People Know That Massachusetts Is The Birthplace Of Tupperware

Leominster, Massachusetts, is known for being the birthplace of Tupperware and Johnny Appleseed.

A vintage advertisement featuring a woman posing with Tupperware products displayed on a colorful shelf.