New England

The "Cradle" of America?

Historians often consider Puritan New England a model for the development of America as a whole. Is this correct or an example of regional bias?

Martha Ballard

Learning about the life of a midwife in 18th-century Maine through her diary and other sources.

New England Puritans

Trying to build a New Jerusalem on the coast of Massachusetts.

Historic USGS Maps of New England

Explore New England’s topography with more than 1,100 topographical maps, covering all of New England and parts of New York.

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