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Adams National Historical Park    

Comprised of 11 historic structures and a cultural landscape totaling almost 14 acres. Home of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
Special Topics:  Civil War · Presidential Parks · Revolutionary War · Westward Expansion · Women's History
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs Interpretive Programs
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Adams National Historical Park
 
 
Appalachian National Scenic Trail    

Extends approximately 2,170 miles through 14 states between Georgia and Maine. Massachusetts hosts 90 miles of the trail through the Berkshires.
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Recreation Activities:  Backpacking Bird Watching Camping Fishing Hiking Nature Walks Stargazing Wildlife Viewing
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
 
 
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor    

Made up of 24 cities and towns and the 46-mile long Blackstone River on 454 square miles of land in the Blackstone River watershed.
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Recreation Activities:  Auto Touring Backpacking Biking Bird Watching Boating Camping Cross Country Skiing Educational Programs Fishing Hiking Hunting Interpretive Programs Kayaking Mountaineering Nature Walks Stargazing Swimming Wildlife Viewing
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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  Blackstone River Valley Visitor Center (Pawtucket, RI)
  Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Worcester, MA)
  Museum of Work and Culture (Woonsocket, RI)
  River Bend Farm (Uxbridge, MA)
  Worcester Historical Museum (Worcester, MA)
 
 
Boston National Historical Park    

Consists of eight historic sites associated with the colonial struggle for independence and American ideals of liberty and freedom.
Special Topics:  Maritime History · Revolutionary War
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs
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Boston National Historical Park
  Boston Downtown Visitor Center
  Bunker Hill Monument
  Charlestown Navy Yard
  Dorchester Heights Monument
 
 
Boston African American National Historic Site    

Encompasses 15 pre-Civil War era structures in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, linked by the 1.6 mile Black Heritage Trail.
Special Topics:  African American · Civil Rights · Civil War
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs Interpretive Programs
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Boston African American National Historic Site
 
 
Boston Harbor Islands    

Consists of 34 islands in Boston Harbor, many of which played important roles at different moments in Boston’s history. Today, you can tour historic structures or enjoy walking trails.
Special Topics:  Maritime History
Recreation Activities:  Bird Watching Boating Camping Educational Programs Fishing Hiking Interpretive Programs Kayaking Nature Walks Stargazing Swimming Wildlife Viewing
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Boston Harbor Islands
 
 
Cape Cod National Seashore    

Comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline, upland landscape features, and salt marsh, including a 40-mile long stretch of ocean beach; protecting natural and cultural features of Outer Cape Cod.
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Recreation Activities:  Auto Touring Backpacking Biking Bird Watching Boating Cross Country Skiing Educational Programs Fishing Hiking Horseback Riding Hunting Interpretive Programs Kayaking Nature Walks Stargazing Swimming Wildlife Viewing
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Cape Cod National Seashore
  Province Lands Visitor Center (Provincetown)
  Salt Pond Visitor Center (Eastham)
 
 
Essex National Heritage Area    

Includes 34 communities with hundreds of historic resources and cultural landscapes within a 500 square mile radius.
Special Topics:  Immigration · Industry & Commerce · Invention & Innovation · Maritime History · Revolutionary War
Recreation Activities:  Biking Boating Camping Educational Programs Fishing Hiking Swimming Wildlife Viewing
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Essex National Heritage Area
  Custom House Maritime Museum (Newburyport)
  Lawrence Heritage State Park (Lawrence)
  Regional Visitor Center (Salem)
  Stage Fort Park & Welcoming Center (Gloucester)
 
 
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site    

The home and office of noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Special Topics:  Creative Arts & Literature
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs Interpretive Programs Nature Walks
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 
 
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site    

Preserves the 1917 birthplace and boyhood home of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
Special Topics:  Civil Rights · Presidential Parks
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs
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John F. Kennedy National Historic Site
 
 
Longfellow National Historic Site    

Headquarters of General George Washington; later, home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Special Topics:  Creative Arts & Literature · Revolutionary War
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs Interpretive Programs
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Longfellow National Historic Site
 
 
Lowell National Historical Park    

Preserves and interprets the history of the American Industrial Revolution in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Special Topics:  Immigration · Industry & Commerce · Women's History
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs Interpretive Programs
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Lowell National Historical Park
 
 
Minute Man National Historical Park    

Preserves and protects the significant historic sites, structures, properties, and landscapes associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution.
Special Topics:  Revolutionary War
Recreation Activities:  Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Educational Programs Hiking Interpretive Programs
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Minute Man National Historical Park
  Minute Man Visitor Center (Lexington)
  North Bridge Visitor Center (Concord)
  The Wayside: Home of Authors (Concord)
 
 
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park    

Commemorates the whaling industry and its impact on the economic, social, and environmental history of the United States. The park includes a 13-block National Historic Landmark District.
Special Topics:  Industry & Commerce
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
 
 
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor    

A scenic region of 35 towns in southern central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.
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Recreation Activities:  Auto Touring Backpacking Biking Bird Watching Hiking
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Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor
  Clara Barton Homestead (Oxford, MA)
  Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge, MA)
  Prudence Crandall Museum (Canterbury, CT)
 
 
Salem Maritime National Historic Site    

On 9.5 acres on Salem’s historic waterfront, this site provides insight into the maritime history of New England and the United States.
Special Topics:  Industry & Commerce · Maritime History
Recreation Activities:  Biking Bird Watching Educational Programs Fishing Interpretive Programs Stargazing
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
 
 
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site    

The site of the first successful integrated iron works in North America, in operation 1646-1668.
Special Topics:  Industry & Commerce
Recreation Activities:  Educational Programs Interpretive Programs
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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
 
 
Springfield Armory National Historic Site    

Founded by General George Washington, this was the nation’s first armory, producing firearms from 1794 to 1968. Today it houses the world’s second-largest firearms collection in its museum.
Special Topics:  Civil War
Recreation Activities:  Interpretive Programs
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
 
 
Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers    

A nationally designated Wild and Scenic River northwest of Boston.
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Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers
  Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (Sudbury)
  South Bridge Boathouse (Concord)
 
 
Westfield Wild and Scenic River    

The East, Middle, and West branches of the Westfield River are a state- and locally-managed National Wild and Scenic River area.
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Westfield Wild and Scenic River
  Chester-Blandford State Forest (Chester)
  Chesterfield Gorge (Chesterfield)


  

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