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Edgartown is a town located on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,067 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dukes County. Edgartown has the largest area in the entirety of Dukes County and Martha's Vineyard.
History:
In 1642, Rev. Thomas Mayhew, Jr. led a group of families to start a colony on the island after its purchase by his father Thomas Mayhew. Originally called Great Harbor, it was incorporated in 1671, and is one of the two original towns on Martha's Vineyard, along with Tisbury. The town's current name is in honor of Edgar, the young son of James II of England who died at the age of three in 1671.
The younger Mayhew began his work which led to his becoming the first church planting Protestant missionary after he settled in Edgartown. A Wampanoag Indian named Hiacoomes who lived nearby became his partner in founding the churches in the Indian communities.
Edgartown is well known as having been one of the primary ports for the whaling industry during the 1800s. Ships from all over the world would dock in its sheltered bay and captains would build grand mansions for their families with ornate top floor rooms called widow's walks, which overlooked the harbor. A myth developed that wives would watch for months from these tiny rooms, hoping to see the sails of ships that would bring their husbands home from the sea. There is little or no evidence that widow's walks were intended or regularly used for this purpose. They were frequently built around the chimney of the residence, thus creating an easy access route to the structure, allowing the residents of the home to pour sand down burning chimneys in the event of a chimney fire in the hopes of preventing the house from burning down.
As more economical alternatives became available the whaling industry began to decline. By the beginning of the 20th century, its influence on the tiny town which had made its fortunes through the industry, was ended. Today the town is more known for tourism, as well as the site of Chappaquiddick, where Ted Kennedy's infamous incident took place in 1969.
Tourism:
Edgartown was an old whaling port and is now a summer and tourist destination with a multitude of houses built by whaling captains and other prominent people of prior centuries. The growth of the population over the past 25 years has led to a period of intense renewal of these old houses. Water Street along the harbor is the location of many of these Captain's Homes which line both sides of the street. The town has also encouraged renovation of historical structures. As part of this effort, the Whaling Church, a large 18th century church, has been converted to a performing arts center and the adjacent Daniel Fisher House is now used for a variety of social functions. In addition to the architecture of the town, Edgartown is easily traversed on foot or bicycle, making it attractive to tourists.
Edgartown was used as the main shooting location for the town of Amity in Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster Jaws. Many landmarks and buildings in Edgartown that were filmed in the movie can still be seen today.
The Edgartown Light at the end of north Water Street defines the entrance to the Harbor. The harbor is large and entered through a modest sized channel on the North side of Edgartown. It opens into Katama Bay, created by a barrier beach that sometimes connects the south end of Chappaquiddick to the remainder of Edgartown, The barrier beach opened during a spring storm in 2007. This has led to a 3 knot current through Katama Bay and Edgartown Harbor. This protected body of water provides ample mooring for small and large boats. The opening of the harbor will accommodate large sailing and motorized boats, but will not accommodate large ships or yachts which may anchor outside the harbor.
Another feature is South Beach, a small part of the ocean beach that runs the entire southern length of the island from Edgartown to Aquinnah. It can be reached by driving or riding the bus south from Edgartown center for approximately 2.5 miles. South Beach is a crashing ocean beach. It is a major destination for tourists. Much of the beach in Edgartown is open to the public with ample parking available.
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Top 12 Best Tourist Attractions in Edgartown - Massachusetts
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The most beautiful places and sight in Edgartown.
Top 12 Best Tourist Attractions in Edgartown - Massachusetts: Edgartown Lighthouse, South Beach, Chappaquiddick, Morning Glory Farm, Mytoi, Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery, Katama Airfield, Katama Beach, Martha's Vineyard Museum, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown Public Library, Bend in the Road Beach,
Driving Edgartown Main Street, Martha's Vineyard
Driving Edgartown Main Street, Martha's Vineyard
Edgartown is a town located on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,067 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dukes County. Edgartown has the largest area in the entirety of Dukes County and Martha's Vineyard.
History:
In 1642, Rev. Thomas Mayhew, Jr. led a group of families to start a colony on the island after its purchase by his father Thomas Mayhew. Originally called Great Harbor, it was incorporated in 1671, and is one of the two original towns on Martha's Vineyard, along with Tisbury. The town's current name is in honor of Edgar, the young son of James II of England who died at the age of three in 1671.
The younger Mayhew began his work which led to his becoming the first church planting Protestant missionary after he settled in Edgartown. A Wampanoag Indian named Hiacoomes who lived nearby became his partner in founding the churches in the Indian communities.
Edgartown is well known as having been one of the primary ports for the whaling industry during the 1800s. Ships from all over the world would dock in its sheltered bay and captains would build grand mansions for their families with ornate top floor rooms called widow's walks, which overlooked the harbor. A myth developed that wives would watch for months from these tiny rooms, hoping to see the sails of ships that would bring their husbands home from the sea. There is little or no evidence that widow's walks were intended or regularly used for this purpose. They were frequently built around the chimney of the residence, thus creating an easy access route to the structure, allowing the residents of the home to pour sand down burning chimneys in the event of a chimney fire in the hopes of preventing the house from burning down.
As more economical alternatives became available the whaling industry began to decline. By the beginning of the 20th century, its influence on the tiny town which had made its fortunes through the industry, was ended. Today the town is more known for tourism, as well as the site of Chappaquiddick, where Ted Kennedy's infamous incident took place in 1969.
Tourism:
Edgartown was an old whaling port and is now a summer and tourist destination with a multitude of houses built by whaling captains and other prominent people of prior centuries. The growth of the population over the past 25 years has led to a period of intense renewal of these old houses. Water Street along the harbor is the location of many of these Captain's Homes which line both sides of the street. The town has also encouraged renovation of historical structures. As part of this effort, the Whaling Church, a large 18th century church, has been converted to a performing arts center and the adjacent Daniel Fisher House is now used for a variety of social functions. In addition to the architecture of the town, Edgartown is easily traversed on foot or bicycle, making it attractive to tourists.
Edgartown was used as the main shooting location for the town of Amity in Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster Jaws. Many landmarks and buildings in Edgartown that were filmed in the movie can still be seen today.
The Edgartown Light at the end of north Water Street defines the entrance to the Harbor. The harbor is large and entered through a modest sized channel on the North side of Edgartown. It opens into Katama Bay, created by a barrier beach that sometimes connects the south end of Chappaquiddick to the remainder of Edgartown, The barrier beach opened during a spring storm in 2007. This has led to a 3 knot current through Katama Bay and Edgartown Harbor. This protected body of water provides ample mooring for small and large boats. The opening of the harbor will accommodate large sailing and motorized boats, but will not accommodate large ships or yachts which may anchor outside the harbor.
Another feature is South Beach, a small part of the ocean beach that runs the entire southern length of the island from Edgartown to Aquinnah. It can be reached by driving or riding the bus south from Edgartown center for approximately 2.5 miles. South Beach is a crashing ocean beach. It is a major destination for tourists. Much of the beach in Edgartown is open to the public with ample parking available.
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Martha's Vineyard Ferry & Island Tour Highlights (4K)
See what it was like to take a Martha's Vineyard Ferry landing in Oak Bluffs via the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole, Massachusetts. There are food and drinks available to purchase on board, and there is free Wi-Fi for the duration of the 45 minute ferry ride.
We also took a sightseeing tour of Martha's Vineyard the departed from Oak Bluffs. We went past Villa Rosa, then saw people jumping off the famous Jaws Bridge near the Joseph Sylvia State Beach. In Edgartown we passed the unusual Dukes County Jail, the Old Whaling Church and the Morning Glory Farm. We then went through downtown Chilmark before reaching Aquinnah. There we saw the beautiful Gay Head Cliffs & Lighthouse where we were able to spend 20 minutes on our own exploring the area. After going past Vineyard Haven, we returned to Oak Bluffs.
Back in town, we tried out Lobster Ice Cream, visited some of the famous Gingerbread Houses/Cottages, before checking out Ocean Park & Inkwell Beach. We then enjoyed a beautiful sunset before catching our return ferry back to Woods Hole.
This was from our visit of the scenic island and the Cape Code area in Summer 2019. This was a thoroughly enjoyable day- and we got to see why Martha's Vineyard was so appealing to so many vacationers, including former presidents Bill Clinton & Barack Obama!
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2017 Hutchins Forum: Race and Racism in the Age of Trump
Aug 17 2017
Old Whaling Church, 89 Main Street, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Host: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Moderator: Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Panelists: Charles Blow, Alan Dershowitz, Asma Khalid, Leah Wright Rigueur, April Ryan, and Armstrong Williams
Additional Remarks: Lawrence D. Bobo
West Tisbury Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
Tour West Tisbury, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
West Tisbury, Massachusetts sits on beautiful Martha's Vineyard, the world-renowned island and vacation spot off the coast of Massachusetts. West Tisbury has all the hallmarks of a classic New England village, with a white church, general store, post office, old mill, rustic countryside farms and sparkling ponds.
It was the rushing streams of the area that originally attracted settlers to West Tisbury, as there was no stream in nearby Edgartown strong enough to dam for a water wheel. The early grist mills gave way in 1847 to the manufacture of satinet, a heavy fabric for whalemen's jackets made from island wool.
The Congregational church on State Road is always open to visitors. Solid and settled as it now looks, even this structure did not escape the Islanders' penchant for moving buildings around. The original churchyard, where the first settlers of the town are buried, is about a quarter of a mile down the road. Near the church is the Dukes County Academy building, now West Tisbury's Town Hall. Next to that is the famous old Agricultural Hall, site of the Farmer's Market and other events in the summer.
Several of West Tisbury's antique homes were originally built as inns, back when a trip from the down-island ports to Gay Head or Chilmark was a long haul over sandy roads. Across the little pond from the old inn is a house built by the son of Miles Standish in 1668. Captains owned the largest houses in town, and some of the finest are still occupied by their descendants. Several captains' houses can be found on Music Street, given its name after a number of its families purchased pianos with new whaling money.
The Lambert's Cove settlement has its share of fine homes and a charming white church. The cove was once a place of anchorage for the town of West Tisbury. The area housed clay works, salt works (needed for the herring which were exported), and extensive trap fishing operations. All this has since vanished. Even the road to the harbor is gone. A woodland path leads to the beach, which is now set aside for year-round and summer residents of West Tisbury.
Other points of interest include the Cedar Tree Neck Nature Preserve and the Christiantown Memorial to the Praying Indians. Cedar Tree Neck may be reached from the Indian Hill Road. It is a matchless piece of unspoiled Vineyard woods with a freshwater pond and brooks, bounded by North Shore Beach. Picnics, fishing, and bathing are not permitted here, but there are marked trails for those who appreciate the opportunity to watch birds, follow woodland paths, and walk along a quiet shore. The Memorial is located off Christiantown Road. Here one may see a tiny chapel, a pulpit rock where services were held for the Wampanoag Indians in the 17th century, and the rough small burial stones of these first converts. The Martha's Vineyard Garden Club has planted a wildflower garden nearby. For other town tours visit . For towns in MA visit . For MA relocation information go to . For a MA MLS map search visit .
West Tisbury, Massachusetts on the island of Martha's Vineyard
FOR MORE INFORMATION: - Time slips away easily in West Tisbury. The clock in the church tower is hand-wound, and strikes the hour by day and night. Music Street, in the heart of the village, got its name from the sound of the pianos brought back by the whaling captains and heard through open windows 150 years ago. The tiny police station by the Mill Pond is just as described in the mystery books of 13th generation town resident Cynthia Riggs. Across the street, an old country store, long since closed, collapses in on itself. In the town cemetery, visitors leave small toy birds on the grave of 19th century poet Nancy Luce, who kept chickens as household pets.
You can definitely get away from it all in West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard's traditional farming community. The porch at Alley's General Store, in the heart of the village, is the place to watch the day go by. Pick up a copy of the Broadside, for one thin dime, and find out what the locals are talking about the single sheet, front-and-back paper is a distinctive blend of news and speculation, and is put out by a West Tisbury couple who seem to know and hear everything.
Restoration of Unitarian Church In Nantucket
Restoration of Unitarian Church In Nantucket
Captain Morse House tour
An informal video tour of the Captain Morse House, a vacation home on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
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Vineyard Haven Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
Tour Vineyard Haven, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts is a town on beautiful Martha's Vineyard, the world-renowned island and vacation spot off the coast of Massachusetts. Excellent shops, fine restaurants, and a beautiful harbor are only a few of the attractions that make Vineyard Haven so special to tourists and residents alike.
The town that incorporates Vineyard Haven is called Tisbury, after a parish in England near the birthplace of the island's first governor, Thomas Mayhew. English settlement of the area dates from the mid-1600s, when Mayhew purchased the settlement rights from the local Wampanoag.
Owen Park, off Main Street just beyond the shopping district, is named for gramophone innovator William Barry Owen, whose wife donated the parcel for public use. The town beach here is a fine place to watch the harbor. Ferries shuttle in and out, providing the island's year-round connection to the mainland. On the opposite side of Main Street from Owen Park is the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Erected in 1828, this building has served many uses. It was once a carpentry shop, a school, and later served as Vineyard Haven's Congregational Church.
In front of the museum stands the tall white Liberty Pole, commemorating the daring of three young women who inserted gun powder in the base of the Vineyard Haven's liberty pole in 1778 and blew it up to keep it from being used as a spar by a British warship. When the Congregationalists outgrew their little church in 1844, they built a neoclassic building on Spring Street that later became the Unitarian Church and eventually the town hall. Vineyard Haven's municipal building is one of the island's most handsome architectural legacies of whaling days. The Vineyard Playhouse building, on Church Street, was built in 1833 as a Methodist meeting house. Today it houses the island's only year-round professional theater company.
When ships were powered by wind and canvas, Vineyard Haven was one of New England's busiest ports because of its strategic location on the sailing routes. Most of the coastwise shipping traveled through Vineyard Sound (13,814 vessels were counted in 1845). Holmes Hole, as this harbor community was called, provided a convenient anchorage. Here a ship and its crew could lay over comfortably to wait out bad weather, pick up provisions, or take on an experienced local pilot who could negotiate the rips and shoals that were the special perils of this sea route.
In addition to Owen Park, the town of Vineyard Haven maintains War Veterans' Memorial Park off Causeway Road (located just behind the fire station). The park includes playground equipment for young children and playing fields used by local ball teams. For other town tours visit . For towns in MA visit . For MA relocation information go to . For a MA MLS map search visit .
Massachusetts | Wikipedia audio article
Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called the most innovative square mile on the planet, in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also in Cambridge, have been ranked among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts' public school students place among the top nations in the world in academic performance, and the state has been ranked as one of the top states in the nation for citizens to live, as well as one of the most expensive.
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Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called the most innovative square mile on the planet, in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also in Cambridge, have been ranked among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts' public school students place among the top nations in the world in academic performance, and the state has been ranked as one of the top states in the nation for citizens to live, as well as one of the most expensive.
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Massachusetts
00:03:35 1 Etymology
00:05:24 2 History
00:05:33 2.1 Pre-colonization
00:06:10 2.2 Colonial period
00:09:02 2.3 The Revolutionary War
00:10:49 2.4 Federal period
00:12:42 2.5 19th century
00:15:05 2.6 20th century
00:17:35 2.7 Notable 20th century politicians
00:18:35 2.8 21st century
00:20:27 3 Geography
00:22:00 3.1 Ecology
00:24:30 3.2 Climate
00:25:28 4 Demographics
00:27:56 4.1 Race and ancestry
00:29:53 4.2 Languages
00:31:29 4.3 Religion
00:33:56 5 Education
00:36:21 6 Economy
00:39:52 6.1 Taxation
00:42:12 6.2 Energy
00:42:58 6.2.1 Renewable energy
00:44:13 7 Transportation
00:44:37 7.1 Regional public transportation
00:45:14 7.2 Long-distance rail and bus
00:46:49 7.3 Ferry
00:47:08 7.4 Rail freight
00:47:33 7.5 Air service
00:48:38 7.6 Roads
00:50:51 8 Government and politics
00:52:16 8.1 Government
00:54:42 8.2 Politics
00:57:59 9 Cities, towns, and counties
00:59:47 10 Arts, culture, and recreation
01:04:19 11 Media
01:05:09 12 Health
01:07:00 13 Sports
01:09:10 14 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of J ...
2011 - 2nd Annual Walter Cronkite Awards Ceremony, Martha's Vineyard
On Sunday July 17, the Stone Soup Leadership Institute held the 2nd Annual Walter Cronkite Awards at the Old Whaling Church. With Master of Ceremonies Ed Jerome, the Vineyard's legends first spoke of this great man and his love of the Island: Ray Ellis, Ted Morgan and Rose Stryon, Walter would have been so proud of these Award winners who are addressing issues that mattered to him -- children's rights, and especially the Institute's mission of training young people to build a better world.
Kathy Cronkite presented the 2nd Annual Walter Cronkite Awards. One thing Dad was passionate about was the need to educate young people to be global citizens. He was a passionate patriot and believer in our constitutional democracy. He knew that a democracy can not work without an educated people. He loved this Island and knew that the problems here were a microcosm of problems facing the world community.
Award winner Len Morris, Galen Films won for his integrity, courage, commitment, leadership and vision, using the power of the media to awaken the world to the causes and best practice solutions to child labor, children on the streets and chronic poverty. In response, Len said, Today, more than any time in my memory as a journalist, we need to revisit the spirit and values of Walter Cronkite's brand of journalism. He encouraged people to support Media Voices for Children, the global community for children's rights.
Youth Award winner Meagan McDonough, a Martha's Vineyard Charter School Senior, aspires to become an educational media director. Walter Cronkite made people feel that they were part of something. He was part of a generation of journalists who strived for the truth. He believed in being part of a team. He believed in building a better world. Young people want to be someone and do something. We just need a little help. Being a member of the Martha's Vineyard Youth Leadership Initiative gave me an opportunity to capture young people's dreams and to have adults listen.
Historic Route 6A
From the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne, through Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth Port, Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans, all the way to the Elbow of the Cape. 6A is a path worth travelling.
History of New Bedford, Massachusetts / History of towns in United States
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Bristol
City: New Bedford
Population (2010)
• Total 95,072
• Density 4,754/sq mi (1,835.4/km2)
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Alvin
A look at Woods Hole and the return of the R/V Atlantis and DSV Alvin to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Boiled In Lead - Wedding Dress (rehearsal)
Boiled In Lead play Wedding Dress as they prepare for the debut of the band's new lineup at The Cedar in Minneapolis on March 17th, 2016:
Todd Menton: guitar, vocals
Drew Miller: bass
David Stenshoel: violin
with Michael Bissonnette: drum kit & percussion