Massachusetts’ national parks run the gamut from wide-open spaces, such as the Cape Cod National Seashore, to urban parks that preserve the state’s – and the nation’s – rich historic past, such as the Freedom Trail – Boston National Historical Park.
Some, like the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, offer both windows into the past and recreational activities.
The Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord is where “the shot heard ’round the world” was fired. Springfield Armory National Historic Site houses a world-renowned firearms collection. The Lowell National Historical Park and the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor testify to the rise and fall of Massachusetts’ textile industry. The historic buildings and wharves of the Salem Maritime National Historical Site tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionary War Privateers, and merchants who brought goods and riches to America.
Barnstable Village Walking Tour
Barnstable
Free self guided walking tour of historic Barnstable village. more
The Crosby Mansion
Brewster
Standing tall on a rise of land with sweeping views of Cape Cod bay, the three-story mansion is also a... more
French Cable Station Museum
Orleans
This station when it was in operation was the American termination point for a telegraph cable that came directly to... more
Highland House Mueum
North Truro
Old Colonial Courthouse
Barnstable
The Olde Colonial Courthouse was the second courthouse constructed in Barnstable County, MA. This building was used exclusively for court... more
The Old Grist Mill and Herring Run
Brewster
The Gristmill (c. 1873) uses the falling water of Stony Brook to power its waterwheel. Inside, the miller grinds corn on... more
Old Harbor Life Saving Station
Provincetown
Established in 1897, Old Harbor U.S. Life Saving Station was originally situated on Nauset Beach at the Chatham Harbor entrance.... more
Old Higgins Farm Windmill
Brewster
Brewster's Windmill, also known as, Old Higgin's Farm Windmill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1975 more
Orleans Historical Society Museum
Orleans
A Greek Revival structure that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly used as the Meeting House for... more
Scargo Tower
Dennis
Scargo Tower began as a tourist observatory in 1874. Made of wood, it was destroyed in a gale two years later.... more
Wasque Reservation
Chappaquidick Island
This southeastern corner of Martha's Vineyard is undergoing dramatic change due to the seismic currents which are re-shaping this coastal... more
Wing Fort House
East Sandwich
17th/18th century house with period rooms. more
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Barnstable Village Walking Tour
1 Main Street
Barnstable
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The Crosby Mansion
163 Crosby Lane
Brewster
508-896-1744 - C
French Cable Station Museum
41 Rt. 28 Orleans, Ma 02653
Orleans
5082401735 - D
Highland House Mueum
6 Highland Light Road
North Truro
508.487.3397 - E
Old Colonial Courthouse
Route 6a & Rendezvous Lane
Barnstable
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The Old Grist Mill and Herring Run
Stonybrook Road
Brewster
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Old Harbor Life Saving Station
Race Point
Provincetown
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Old Higgins Farm Windmill
773 Main Street
Brewster
508-896-9521 - I
Orleans Historical Society Museum
Main Street And River Road
Orleans
508-240-1329 - J
Scargo Tower
Scargo Hill Road
Dennis
508-385-2232 - K
Wasque Reservation
Wasque Road
Chappaquidick Island
508.627.3599 - L
Wing Fort House
69 Spring Hill Rd.
East Sandwich
508-833-1540
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