As the City of Springfield’s only topographical constant since its founding in 1636, Court Square is a notable historic landmark in one of the biggest cities in Massachusetts. Located right next to Springfield’s historic Old First Church, the landmark features numerous monuments that have come to celebrate the history it represents while also defining Court […]
While Plymouth Rock is the most notable attraction in Pilgrim Memorial State Park, the space contains various other landmarks and features that have allowed it to cultivate a variety of experiences for audiences in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This collection of attractions has enabled visitors to experience the multi-faceted legacy of the Pilgrims in terms of the […]
Plymouth Rock became famous for being recognized as the very spot where Pilgrims first set foot on North American land in 1620. Located on the shores of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the truth behind this claim has been in dispute, making the story associated with Plymouth Rock far more significant than the facts. This position between history […]
It’s no coincidence that the National Monument to the Forefathers is located within walking distance of Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts. While the monument is not literally connected to the icon in the way that was originally envisioned, it has been able to augment the legacy of the region while also becoming a notable attraction […]
The Myles Standish Monument is connected to the legends and land that would define the United States of America. Located in in Duxbury, Massachusetts, it was built to honor one of the people who defended one of the first British establishments in North America. The monument provides an incredible view of the region and a […]
As the first stop along the Freedom Trail, Boston Common has a history and notoriety that goes beyond it being the oldest park in the United States. By featuring so many notable monuments while also being a place for the contemporary community to gather for an event or to simply enjoy a green space in […]
A contemporary public park in the heart of Boston, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway was created to be a public park that re-connected areas of Boston that had been isolated from one another by a world-class traffic problem. The elimination of one of the most congested highways in the United States created an opportunity to […]