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02/04/2012 06:22 AM
When is Thanksgiving?
When is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving date 2012 and beyond. Plan Ahead with this guide to the Thanksgiving date for 2012 through 2018. Thanksgiving in the U.S. is always the fourth Thursday in November.
02/04/2012 06:22 AM
Clam Chowder Recipes
Clam chowder recipes from New England. Find a recipe for a new chowder favorite with this collection of popular clam chowder recipes from famed New England restaurants and inns like the Cliff House in Maine, plus recipes for low-calorie, low-fat, crock pot and other chowder varieties.
02/04/2012 06:22 AM
Coloring Pages - Free Fall Leaf Pages for Kids to Color - School Projects - Car Trip Activity
Print these coloring pages before you hit the road on a New England fall foliage car trip for the kids to color and cut out. These free, printable autumn leaf images can also be used for school projects.
02/04/2012 06:22 AM
Boston Baked Beans
Boston Baked Beans recipes. Here are some wonderful recipes for a New England favorite, Boston Baked Beans, plus sources for ordering Boston Baked Beans online.
02/04/2012 06:22 AM
Must-See Sights in Boston
What are the must-see sights in Boston? For first-time visitors or others who have only spent a short stay in Boston, here is New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius's picks for the 10 must-see attractions in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Facts


The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north. To the east, it borders the Atlantic Ocean. Most of its population of 6.4 million live in the Boston metropolitan area. The eastern half of the state is made up of urban, suburban, and rural areas, while Western Massachusetts is mostly rural. Massachusetts is the most populous of the six New England states. It ranks third among U.S. states in GDP per capita.

Massachusetts has been significant throughout American history. Plymouth was the second permanent English settlement in North America. Many of Massachusetts' towns were founded by colonists from England in the 1620s and 1630s. During the eighteenth century, Boston became known as the "Cradle of Liberty" for the agitation there - Emerson later called it the Shot heard round the world - which led to the American Revolution and the independence of the United States from Great Britain. In the nineteenth century, Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to abolish slavery. Also, it was a center of the temperance movement and abolitionist activity preceding the American Civil War. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage. The state has contributed many prominent politicians to national service, including the Adams family and, more recently, the Kennedy family.


Originally dependent on agriculture and trade with Europe, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the twentieth century the state's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Today the state is a leader in higher education, health care, high technology and financial services.

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02/04/2012 06:04 AM
Mardi Gras in New England
Mardi Gras in New England guide. Here are the top 7 places to celebrate Mardi Gras in Boston, Burlington, Hartford and other New England locations.
02/04/2012 06:04 AM
Patriots 101
Patriots 101 for Super Bowl XLVI 2012. Whether or not you're a football fan, there's a good chance you'll be watching the game on Super Bowl Sunday. If you haven't been rooting for the New England Patriots this season, here's a guide to New England's team including highlights of the 2011-2012 season, information about head coach Bill Belichick and top players to watch including quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski, and details of Super Bowl XLVI in Indiana.
02/04/2012 06:04 AM
Furry Feet
This photo shows the distinctive, feathery white hair that covers the fetlocks of a Clydesdale.
02/04/2012 06:04 AM
Tanglewood 2012 Guide
Tanglewood 2012 guide. Tanglewood, there's no better place in all of New England to spread out a picnic blanket, feast on gourmet goodies, and listen to live music as the sun sets and the stars unveil themselves. Here's your complete guide to Tanglewood 2012 including schedule and ticket information.
02/04/2012 06:04 AM
Mystic Seaport Photo Tour
Mystic Seaport Mystic Connecticut: A virtual photo tour of Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, along with information on visiting this 19th-century living history museum that preserves and celebrates America's seafaring heritage.



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