MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north and New York to the west. Over 80% of Massachusetts' population lives in the Greater Boston metro area, a region influential to American history and industry.
Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial, cultural and political role in the history of the United States. Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, having educated many American political & economic leaders, as well as many world-leaders. Harvard Law School has spawned a contemporaneous majority of United States Supreme Court Justices. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families.
In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic world, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the "Cradle of Liberty" for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements.
In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision of the state's Supreme Judicial Court.
Population: 6,794,422 (2015 est.) Ranked 14th in the nation
Male: 3,166,628 (48.2%); Female: 3,381,001 (51.8%). White: 5,265,236 (75.6%); Black: 434,398 (6.6%); American Indian: 18,850 (0.2%); Asian: 349,768 (5.3%); Other race: 305,151 (4.3%); Two or more races: 172,003 (2.6%); Hispanic/Latino: 627,654 (9.6%). 2010 population 18 and over: 5,128,706; 65 and over: 902,724; Median age: 39.1.
Median Household Income: $ 64,081 (2009), Ranked 6th in the nation
Land area: 7,840 sq. mi. (20,306 sq km)
Capital: Boston
10 largest cities (2012): Boston, 636,479; Worcester, 182,669; Springfield, 153,552; Lowell, 108,522; Cambridge, 106,471; New Bedford, 94,929; Brockton, 94,094; Quincy, 93,027; Lynn, 91,253; Fall River, 88,857
U. S. Rankings:
Grosse Domestic Product (GDP): 11 (2015) - $476,919 in millions. Source: http://www.bea.gov
Education: State Education Data Profile: Source: http://nces.ed.gov
Health: 3 (2015) – Source: http://americashealthrankings.org
Economy: Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts' economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Contemporary Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, information technology and entrepreneurship, finance, higher education, and maritime trade. The state's cranberry crop is the nation's second-largest (after Wisconsin). Also important are dairy and poultry products, nursery and greenhouse produce, vegetables, and fruit.
Massachusetts’ diverse manufacturing include electrical and electronic equipment, industrial equipment, technical instruments, plastic products, paper and paper products, machinery, tools, and metal and rubber products. Shipping, printing, and publishing are also important, and the jewelry industry dates from before the American Revolution. High-technology research and development, finance, and trade are all prominent in the commonwealth's economy.
Leading agricultural products include cranberries, greenhouse and nursery items, apples, and milk and other dairy goods. Commercial fishing, chiefly from Gloucester and New Bedford, and shell-fishing have declined in recent years. Lime, clay, sand, gravel, and stone dominate the state's small mineral output.
Tourism: Tourism has become an important factor in the economy of the state, now employing over one third of Massachusetts workers, because of its numerous recreational areas and historical landmarks. Cape Cod has beaches, summer theaters, and an artists' colony at Provincetown. The Berkshires, in the western part of the state, is the site of Tangle-wood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony; art museums, including Mass MoCA and the Clark Institute; and Jacob's Pillow, a world renowned dance center.
In May 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
Among the many other points of interest are Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Minute Man National Historical Park between Lexington and Concord, and Plymouth Plantation in Plymouth. In Boston there are many places of historical interest, including Old North Church, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, and the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.
*****SEE TOURISM PAGES FOR CONTACTS, OPPORTUNITIES, VIDEOS AND ADS
Local Information / Contacts & Website
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts
Info Please: http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/us/massachusetts-state-united-states.html
Massachusetts Info: http://www.mass.gov/portal/
Government – State: www.mass.gov
Government – City of Boston: www.cityofboston.gov
Economic Development: http://www.cedac.org/index.html
Healthcare: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/
Tourism: http://www.massvacation.com/
Multicultural Chamber of Commerce: info@multiculturalchamber.org - www.multiculturalchamber.org
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north and New York to the west. Over 80% of Massachusetts' population lives in the Greater Boston metro area, a region influential to American history and industry.
Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial, cultural and political role in the history of the United States. Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, having educated many American political & economic leaders, as well as many world-leaders. Harvard Law School has spawned a contemporaneous majority of United States Supreme Court Justices. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families.
In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic world, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the "Cradle of Liberty" for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements.
In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision of the state's Supreme Judicial Court.
Population: 6,794,422 (2015 est.) Ranked 14th in the nation
Male: 3,166,628 (48.2%); Female: 3,381,001 (51.8%). White: 5,265,236 (75.6%); Black: 434,398 (6.6%); American Indian: 18,850 (0.2%); Asian: 349,768 (5.3%); Other race: 305,151 (4.3%); Two or more races: 172,003 (2.6%); Hispanic/Latino: 627,654 (9.6%). 2010 population 18 and over: 5,128,706; 65 and over: 902,724; Median age: 39.1.
Median Household Income: $ 64,081 (2009), Ranked 6th in the nation
Land area: 7,840 sq. mi. (20,306 sq km)
Capital: Boston
10 largest cities (2012): Boston, 636,479; Worcester, 182,669; Springfield, 153,552; Lowell, 108,522; Cambridge, 106,471; New Bedford, 94,929; Brockton, 94,094; Quincy, 93,027; Lynn, 91,253; Fall River, 88,857
U. S. Rankings:
Grosse Domestic Product (GDP): 11 (2015) - $476,919 in millions. Source: http://www.bea.gov
Education: State Education Data Profile: Source: http://nces.ed.gov
Health: 3 (2015) – Source: http://americashealthrankings.org
Economy: Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts' economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Contemporary Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, information technology and entrepreneurship, finance, higher education, and maritime trade. The state's cranberry crop is the nation's second-largest (after Wisconsin). Also important are dairy and poultry products, nursery and greenhouse produce, vegetables, and fruit.
Massachusetts’ diverse manufacturing include electrical and electronic equipment, industrial equipment, technical instruments, plastic products, paper and paper products, machinery, tools, and metal and rubber products. Shipping, printing, and publishing are also important, and the jewelry industry dates from before the American Revolution. High-technology research and development, finance, and trade are all prominent in the commonwealth's economy.
Leading agricultural products include cranberries, greenhouse and nursery items, apples, and milk and other dairy goods. Commercial fishing, chiefly from Gloucester and New Bedford, and shell-fishing have declined in recent years. Lime, clay, sand, gravel, and stone dominate the state's small mineral output.
Tourism: Tourism has become an important factor in the economy of the state, now employing over one third of Massachusetts workers, because of its numerous recreational areas and historical landmarks. Cape Cod has beaches, summer theaters, and an artists' colony at Provincetown. The Berkshires, in the western part of the state, is the site of Tangle-wood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony; art museums, including Mass MoCA and the Clark Institute; and Jacob's Pillow, a world renowned dance center.
In May 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
Among the many other points of interest are Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Minute Man National Historical Park between Lexington and Concord, and Plymouth Plantation in Plymouth. In Boston there are many places of historical interest, including Old North Church, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, and the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.
*****SEE TOURISM PAGES FOR CONTACTS, OPPORTUNITIES, VIDEOS AND ADS
Local Information / Contacts & Website
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts
Info Please: http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/us/massachusetts-state-united-states.html
Massachusetts Info: http://www.mass.gov/portal/
Government – State: www.mass.gov
Government – City of Boston: www.cityofboston.gov
Economic Development: http://www.cedac.org/index.html
Healthcare: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/
Tourism: http://www.massvacation.com/
Multicultural Chamber of Commerce: info@multiculturalchamber.org - www.multiculturalchamber.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please help us maintain up-to-date info for all events, festivals & conventions, including contacts.
To add, delete or to correct any info, please send us the info thru our ‘contact’ form. Thank You.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Please help us maintain up-to-date info for all events, festivals & conventions, including contacts.
To add, delete or to correct any info, please send us the info thru our ‘contact’ form. Thank You.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December