Category Archives: Massachusetts

My family ended up at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. This lighthouse was built in 1871 to mark the main channel into Salem. It has been restored and still lights the harbor at night. It sits on the end of … Continue reading →

From the Adams’ house, we drove a mile or so to these two houses. To give you an idea of how squirrely the streets in Massachusetts are, our trip consisted of seven right turns. The two houses are right next … Continue reading →

This house was the home of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams and their families, a total of four generations. This was one of the can’t-miss places on our vacation, and this was the first day it was open for … Continue reading →

The Guided Missile Frigate U.S.S. Samuel Eliot Morison was tied up behind the Constitution, and its sailors were giving tours. It is an active vessel, so only 10 people were allowed on each tour. I wanted to see it, but … Continue reading →

We spent the morning walking the Freedom Trail and ended up in the Charlestown Navy Yard, part of Boston National Historical Park. The main attraction is the U.S.S. Constitution, launched in 1797 and still a commissioned Navy vessel. We had … Continue reading →