Massachusetts The Bay State. On a white field is a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a Native American, Massachuset. He holds a bow in one hand.

MassachusettsMassachusettsThe Bay StateThe Bay State

On a white field is a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a Native American, Massachuset. He holds a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. The arrow is pointing downward representing peace. The white star represents Massachusetts as one of the original thirteen states. Around the shield is a blue ribbon with the motto: " By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only Under Liberty". Above the shield is a arm and sword, representing the first part of the motto.

1620: Pilgrims / Plymouth1620: Pilgrims / Plymouth1630: Puritans / Boston1630: Puritans / Boston

BostonBoston

Boston CommonBoston Common

““Triple Deckers”Triple Deckers”

Fenway ParkFenway Park

Boston: “Old Ironsides”Boston: “Old Ironsides”

Boston: Quincy Market / Faneuil HallBoston: Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall

Boston: Paul Revere’s house Boston: Paul Revere’s house and the Old North Churchand the Old North Church

Sam Adams / Paul Revere / Crispus Attucks / Ben Franklin’s Sam Adams / Paul Revere / Crispus Attucks / Ben Franklin’s ParentsParents

Salem Witchcraft HousesSalem Witchcraft Houses

Before Boston’s “Big Dig”Before Boston’s “Big Dig”

The Big DigThe Big Dig

Cape CodCape Cod

Nantucket / Martha’s Nantucket / Martha’s VineyardVineyard

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HarvardHarvard

Western “Mass”Western “Mass”

Naismith Basketball Hall of Naismith Basketball Hall of FameFame

Biggest U.S. Fishing Biggest U.S. Fishing IndustryIndustry