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DEERFIELD INN INDUCTED INTO HISTORIC HOTELS OF AMERICA®

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  • September 10, 2025
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The Deerfield Inn in Deerfield, Massachusetts is pleased to announce it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for […]

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  • Massachusetts History

The Candy Bomber of Berlin

  • Paul Saulnier
  • April 3, 2025
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The Candy Bomber of Berlin

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In Memory

  • Paul Saulnier
  • March 9, 2025
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Of Charlie Collie

  • Massachusetts History

Senate Acts to Protect First Responders Permanently Injured in the Line of Duty

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  • July 26, 2024
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Senate Acts to Protect First Responders Permanently Injured in the Line of Duty

February Historical Events and Massachusetts
  • Massachusetts History

February Historical Events and Massachusetts

  • Doreen Martel
  • February 2, 2024
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February Historical Events and Massachusetts

January Historical Events in Massachusetts
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January Historical Events in Massachusetts

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  • January 4, 2024
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January 15, 1919: The Boston Molasses Disaster occurred when a large molasses tank burst in the North End of Boston. The resulting wave of molasses flooded the streets, causing widespread destruction and resulting in 21 deaths.

December Historical Events in Massachusetts
  • Massachusetts History

December Historical Events in Massachusetts

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  • December 1, 2023
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Fun December Facts

Work at Central Burying Ground Begins
  • Massachusetts History

Work at Central Burying Ground Begins

  • Mary Greendale
  • November 19, 2023
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Village Green Restoration, of East Falmouth, MA, began work on cleaning and repairing headstones in the cemetery next to Town Hall.

November Historical Events in Massachusetts
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  • Massachusetts History

November Historical Events in Massachusetts

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  • November 1, 2023
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Here are some notable historical events that took place in Massachusetts during the month of November

October Historical Events in Massachusetts
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  • Massachusetts History

October Historical Events in Massachusetts

  • Doreen Martel
  • October 1, 2023
  • 4

In October, Massachusetts has witnessed several significant historical events throughout its storied past. These events span a wide range of topics, from colonial history to the modern era.

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