Looking for a historic Salem walking tour – the perfect combination of history, New England architecture, and fresh air? Look no further than Salem’s McIntire Historic District.
Bethany Bourgault
Fictional New England Towns
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book – especially if it’s set in New England. But, did you know that you could be curling up right next to, or even on top of, a town that only exists in the pages of fiction? That’s not just for books, either. New England’s fictional […]
Ghost Tours of Newport | Gilded Ghosts
Newport, Rhode Island. This coastal beauty is one of New England’s most frequented tourist destinations, famous worldwide for its Cliff Walk, sandy beaches, and of course, the Newport Mansions. Its gilded facade is not to be taken at face value, though, for it may mask a much darker, much spookier aspect of the city. Being the […]
Eating Local with Brothers Marketplace and Natick Community Organic Farm | Fresh Summer Recipes
A few weeks ago, Brothers Marketplace and the Natick Community Organic Farm teamed up in celebration of their 1st and 40th birthdays to encourage eating local and eating healthy. Tours of the farm, informative demonstrations, and a wholesome, locally-grown meal made for the perfect anniversary celebration kickoff. (Read on for a few of their fresh […]
Mary Rowlandson | The Legend of Redemption Rock
On May 2, 1676, almost exactly 100 years before America declared its own independence, another kind of liberty was won. On that day, the freedom of one woman who had spent three months on a heart-wrenching, harrowing journey in Native American captivity, was finally returned to her. Her name was Mary Rowlandson, and today, we refer to this fateful […]