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Where can one experience a Mardi Gras Parade, swing on a midway ride, and catch a James Bond Exhibit? At The Big E, in West Springfield, that's where.

In the November 4, 2008 election, Massachusetts voters approved Question 3 which will ban commercial dog racing in Massachusetts by 2010.

The proximity of Lynn, MA to Boston drew to it a large number of the earliest immigrants. Many of these families moved on as other New England towns were founded.

Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Bernardston, MA are part of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1897-1898 report to Congress.

Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Greenfield, MA are part of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1897-1898 report to Congress.

A seasonal favorite, apple picking is a cherished pastime amongst New England families who spend harvest time at local orchards and farms.

Forest Park's Zoo in Springfield, MA is an ideal place for families with young children to visit.

Anandamayi Ma is widely known for paving the way for women spiritual leaders in the Hindu religion. She attained full enlightenment without the help of a guru.

Taking the Massachusetts Teacher Test? There are two different tests: the communication and literacy skills general test, and the subject matter test.

Tired of the same old arts and crafts? Glassblowing, Glass Beadmaking and Stained Glass courses are scheduled to begin this fall at the Worcester Center for Crafts.

The Chinese-American cellist Yo Yo Ma celebrates cultural differences by playing the music of Islam in China.

Ma Rainey, in the early 1920s, begins recording her music in New York and Chicago. Soon she is seen covered in diamonds.

Balch family members from generations spanning more than 270 years owned the Beverly, MA house built by their immigrant ancestor.

Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community.

Short biography of Bedrich Smetana, first national composer of Bohemia (Czech Republic), famous for his patriotic 'Ma Vlast' ('My Country') symphonic poem.

These surprisingly cheap Boston hotels are located in the heart of the city, near Back Bay shopping, museums, and the financial district. They're clean and nice, too.

Are your fingers looking for an indoor place to jam away during these winter months? The Fiddlers' Green in Worcester, MA holds monthly jams that are open to the public.

The earliest families of Concord, MA are outlined in an 1887 book that was reprinted by Heritage Books in 1995. The major families covered are listed here.

Edward Bompasse arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1621 on the ship Fortune. He settled at Duxbury and later at Marshfield, Massachusetts.

These birth and death records are for Haskell family members from Newbury and Newburyport, MA, who were born before 1800. Most include names of parents.

Thomas Weston, a discontented Mayflower Company backer, founded Weymouth, MA, a failed venture meant to show the Pilgrims how to achieve commercial success.

The Fairbanks House in Dedham, MA, which carries the date 1636 on its chimney, is believed to be the "oldest frame house" in the United States.

Interested in fresh water ecosystems? Captivated by minerals and gems? If so, the EcoTarium is the museum where guests are are encouraged to learn.

New England Coastal City famed for the Salem Witch Trials and a rich Maritime History and claims of paranormal activities.

From June to September, tour an authentically restored saltbox home in one of the oldest towns in the USA. Original household machines and equipment are displayed.

Wong Sze-ma's lovingly crafted comic strip about a boy and his father is a nostalgic look at parenting and life in Hong Kong

From True Religion to Michael Kors, designer clothes are a commodity everyone wants to get their hands on. They can be found in places from boutiques to thrift stores.

Jacob Wirth Restaurant is a historic Boston institution that has served hearty German food and beer hall ambiance since 1878.

February 26: Leslie landed 240 soldiers at Marblehead. Marching to Salem playing Yankee Doodle; John Felt threatened him; Joseph Whicher was pricked by a Redcoat bayonet.

The Buckman Tavern played a key role in the 1775 battle between the Minutemen and the British on the day of the shot heard round the world in the American Revolution.

On November 4, 2008, Massachusetts voters approved Ballot Question 3, The Greyhound Protection Act, which bans greyhound dog track racing by 2010.

Massachusetts offers residents and visitors a myriad of outlet shopping opportunities, from the Berkshires to the Bay.

Gertrude Pridgett, later known as Ma Rainey the Mother of the Blues, grew up hearing folk music played by jugs and combs as well as church music.

Ma Rainey performs in New Orleans with Joe "King" Oliver and Louis Armstrong. She sings in dance halls and saloons in Storyville.

Defying pressure from constituents, the Massachusetts State Senate voted to allow Governor Deval Patrick to name an interim senator pending the January special election.

Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill said Wednesday, September 9 that he wants to bring some badly needed fiscal discipline to a state used to limitless spending.

Marijuana possession (under one ounce) will no longer be a crime in Massachusetts as soon as late December. This is due to a "yes" vote on Question 2 on November 4, 2008.

The University of Southern Maine and Seton Hill University now offer low-residency master's degrees in writing genre or popular fiction.

Three special education schools, located in Connecticut and Massachusetts, which focus on the unique educational needs of children on the autism spectrum.

As birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John Hancock, Quincy played a vital role in the American Revolution. Today, much of their legacy remains.

This Western Massachusetts region offers up a plethora of charming villages and delicious eateries. Here's a selected list.

Although short on genealogical data, Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War provides detailed soldier service accounts.

Rutgers University believes that the future looks bright for well-trained experts in the preservation of items of cultural and historical significance.

Sarah Palin's Howland and Tilley ancestral line gives her four more individual Mayflower ancestors and doubles back on itself to provide multiple descent from them.

Davis Square-one facet in the urban gem of Somerville, Massachusetts-is an essential destination for travelers on a budget.

The Abbott Tavern in Holden, Massachusetts existed during those colorful days when stagecoaches dashed up to an inn, hostelers scurried about and a portly host emerged.

Part natural history museum, part zoo, this kid-friendly attraction brings an environmental consciousness to exhibits about science and the world around us.

No one would ever accuse Cambridge's quirky inhabitants of liking squares...unless, of course, you are referring to their choice of hangouts.

Come ski New England! Here's a look at lift ticket prices and ski resort info for the 2008-2009 skiing season for New England ski resorts in the Boston area

The first Weymouth, Massachusetts settlers, facing starvation, Indian attacks and no leadership from colony founder Thomas Weston, scattered up and down the seaboard.