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📍Burlington, Connecticut

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Zepplin Over Boston Commons
May 6, 1937
📍Boston, Massachusetts


The Zepplin made its historic passing over Boston enroute to Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. This was the first and only time the Swastika was permitted to be flown over the United States. Note that the time on the Custom House Tower is 11:40 A.M. At 7:30 P.M. that same evening, the Zepplin blew up on making its landing approach at Lakehurst, New Jersey.

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The Great Swamp Fight
December 19, 1675
📍South Kingston, Rhode Island


The Great Swamp Fight was a joint operation undertaken by the New England forces of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Plymouth, aimed at destroying the Narragansett tribe's winter headquarters.

The New England forces, consisting of around 1,000 soldiers, launched a surprise attack on the Narragansett fortification, which was located in a swampy area. The fort was heavily defended and protected by a wooden palisade.

The battle was fierce and brutal. The New England forces faced fierce resistance from well-prepared Narragansett warriors. However, the New England forces pressed on and breached the fortification. A violent and chaotic close-quarter battle ensued. The fighting was brutal, resulting in heavy casualties, but the more superior numbers and firepower of the New Englanders prevailed.

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Woodstock Civil War Memorial (snow covered)
📍Woodstock, Vermont


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The Blue "Bunker Hill Flag"
📍Chatham, Massachusetts


The blue field was an error made by a person coloring flag charts a couple of hundred years ago. The flag, representing New England, was correctly printed with heraldic hatching to indicate a red field, but it was colored blue by mistake. That one error has lived to this day as fact. The report by the North American Vexillological Association in the 1970's concluded that the New Englanders probably didn't carry any flag at Bunker Hill, they were such a rag-tag outfit.

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📍Clinton, Connecticut

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William Ellery Channing
📍Newport, Rhode Island


“I sing New England, as she lights her fire. In every Prairie’s midst; and where the bright
Enchanting stars shine pure through Southern night,
She still is there, the guardian on the tower, To open for the world a purer hour.”
― William Ellery Channing


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Monument to Forefathers
📍Plymouth, Massachusetts


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Bennington Monument
📍Bennington, Vermont


The Bennington Monument is a 306-foot obelisk with an observation level at 200 feet. It was constructed between 1887 and 1891 to commemorate the Battle of Bennington, a pivotal event during the American Revolution.

While the battlefield is 10 miles away, it was at this location the New England colonists maintained a store of weapons and food, which the British knew was critical to capture in order to restock his own troops.

The monument stands on the site of the original military storehouse that was defended by New England forces during the battle, which took place on August 16, 1777.

(Col. Seth Warner statue in the foreground)

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📍Charlestown, Massachusetts

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Boston’s Post Office Square
📍Boston, Massachusetts
(May 25, 1904)

Overhead view of Boston’s Post Office Square. The large building in the center of this image is the original Post Office for Boston. However, it was demolished in 1929 and replaced by the John W. McCormack Post Office and Court House that currently resides in its place.

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Myles Standish Monument
📍Duxbury, Massachusetts


The Myles Standish Monument is a historical landmark located in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It was erected in honor of Myles Standish and his contributions to the early settlement of Plymouth Colony.

The monument stands atop Captain's Hill, which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding area, including Plymouth Bay. It is made of granite and stands approximately 116 feet tall. The construction of the monument began in 1872 and was completed in 1873.

This monument commemorates Myles Standish's military leadership and his role in the establishment of Plymouth Colony. It represents the importance of his contributions and the enduring legacy of the Pilgrims in New England history.

When the tower is open, visitors can climb 125 steps to a small viewing area at the top.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/myles-standish-monument-state-reservation

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Old Man of the Mountain
📍Franconia, New Hampshire


“Discovered” by surveyors in 1805, New Hampshire’s famous rock formation lasted for almost 200 more years, before collapsing in May 2003 as a result of centuries of freezing and thawing.
(Photos 1890/2013)

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Dummer's War 1722 - 1725
📍Maine/New Hampshire


The war was named after William Dummer, the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

The war was mostly fought between the Massachusetts and New Hampshire New England Colonies and various native tribes. Tensions brewed for years over struggle for control of the region.

The conflict witnessed several attacks, reprisals, and raids carried out by both sides. Native tribes conducted raids on colonial settlements, both military and civilian. The colonists, in response, launched punitive expeditions.

Notable events such as the Raid on Deerfield in 1704, the Battle of Norridgewock (1724), and the Battle of Pequawket (1725) resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

Dummer's War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Casco (1725). The treaty reestablished peace and ended hostilities, but tensions and conflicts would continue to in the coming years leading up to the larger conflict of the French and Indian War.

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Forward from: New Dawn
The Greatest and First Major Race War in Early American History!! How the White Anglo Saxons of Massachusetts Bay Colony & New England faced Genocide during an all out Race War against the Indian Savages following the death of Massasoit whom was Sachem Chief of the Wampanoag who had friendly relations with the Mayflower Pilgrims (My Ancestors). Metacomet son of the King decided scheme and start a Race War to wipe out the Whites of New England driving them into the sea. This war lasted for nearly a year and killed 10 percent of the White Male Population in New England however Metacomet of the Wampanoag known to Whites as "King Phillip" had lost the war and the Whites expelled most of the remaining belligerent tribes making Southern New England virtually all White!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNXDplgft_g

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Mark Twain House
📍Hartford, Connecticut


This historic landmark is the former residence of the renowned American author Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) and his family.

Constructed in 1874, this home is an excellent example of the Victorian Gothic Revival architecture that features intricate details, vibrant colors, and unique designs.

Twain lived in the house from 1874 to 1891, during which he wrote some of his most famous works, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The house served as the gathering place for intellectual discussions and hosted prominent literary figures of the time.

Visitors to the Mark Twain House can explore the beautifully restored rooms. The home's interiors feature intricate woodwork, decorative arts, and personal belongings of the Clemens family, offering a glimpse into the Victorian era of New England.
https://marktwainhouse.org/

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Fort Independence
📍Boston, Massachusetts


The construction of the fort began in 1634 by the English and was originally amed Castle William Throughout its history, the fort underwent several reconstructions. In 1701, a new stone fort replaced the old wooden structure
In 1742, it was renamed Fort Independence.

During the American Revolutionary War, Fort Independence played a crucial role in the defense of Boston. It was besieged by British forces in 1776, but the Patriots defended the fort. Later in the war, the British evacuated Boston, and the fort came under American control.

During the War of 1812, the fort again played a defensive role, guarding the harbor against potential British attacks. It also served as a prison during the Civil War.

The rich history of Fort Independence reflects its significance in the defense of Boston and New England throughout American history. As a well-preserved historical site, it stands as a testament to the colonial and early American era.

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The Vermont Country Store
📍Weston, Vermont (c. 2014)


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