Massachusetts map

Colony of Massachusetts

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  • Jan 1, 1498

    John Cabot explores in the coast of Massachusetts

    John Cabot explores in the coast of Massachusetts
  • Period: Jan 1, 1498 to

    Colony of Massachusetts

  • Samuel de Champlain explores and maps the coast of Massachusetts

    Samuel de Champlain explores and maps the coast of Massachusetts

  • James I allows charter for the Plymouth Company to colonize in the Northwest part of Virginia

    James I allows charter for the Plymouth Company to colonize in the Northwest part of Virginia

  • Captain John Smith maps the coast of Massachusetts

    Captain John Smith maps the coast of Massachusetts

  • The first Thankgsgiving is celebrated with the Pilgrims

    The first Thankgsgiving is celebrated with the Pilgrims

  • Boston becomes the capital of Massachusetts

    Boston becomes the capital of Massachusetts

  • Boston Common was the first Public Park

    Boston Common was the first Public Park

  • First public secondary school

    First public secondary school

  • Harvard becomes the first American College

  • Harvard is the first American College

    Harvard is the first American College

  • First American public library

    First American public library

  • Witchcraft starts to occur in Salem

    Witchcraft starts to occur in Salem

  • First lighthouse built in the Boston Harbor

    First lighthouse built in the Boston Harbor

  • British kill colonists in the Boston Massacre

    British kill colonists in the Boston Massacre

  • First ship of the U.S Navy

    First ship of the U.S Navy

  • The troops of Massachusetts force the British to evacuate.

    The troops of Massachusetts force the British to evacuate.

  • The Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts

    The Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts becomes a State.

    Massachusetts becomes a State.

  • State house was built in Boston

    State house was built in Boston

  • First Christmas card

    First Christmas card

  • First telephone is shown by Alexander Graham

    First telephone is shown by Alexander Graham

  • First Basketball game played in Springfield

    First Basketball game played in Springfield

  • First gasoline powered automobile

    First gasoline powered automobile

  • First Volleyball game was played in Holyoke

    First Volleyball game was played in Holyoke

  • First American subway System in Boston

    First American subway System in Boston