Welcome to the Massachusetts Historical Society
Mission Statement
The Massachusetts Historical Society is an independent research library
that collects, preserves, makes accessible, and communicates manuscripts
and other materials in order to promote the study of the history of
Massachusetts and the nation-a mission it has pursued since 1791.
The Adams Family
The MHS is home to one of the most significant collections of American family papers in existence anywhere.
Learn more about the family of John and Abigail Adams and the many resources available at the MHS.
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This Week in Massachusetts History |
7 January 1822
Town of Boston petitions the Legislature for a city charter
8 January 1764
Epidemic of smallpox forces people to flee the city and many businesses close (Boston)
11 January 1798
Opening of Bulfinch State House
12 January 1737
Merchant and politician John Hancock born (North Braintree, now Quincy)
13 January 1834
Author Horatio Alger born (Revere)
15 January 1892
James Naismith publishes rules for basketball (Springfield)
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The Coming of the American Revolution
Founding Families: Adams Papers Digital Edition
