Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Each Day Life within the Massachusetts Bay Colony by George Francis Dow

Delve into the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony with a glimpse of life's various phases. While much detail has faded over time and not all aspects were recorded, offering a peek into the daily occurrences and customs of the seventeenth century. Discover the lost intricacies of Colony existence, contrasting it with our modern comforts. Imagine a time when chairs were a novelty in English households, hats adorned heads at meals, and forks at tables were a novelty. This assembly of source materials provides a nuanced view rather than a comprehensive narrative of daily life, given the challenges of capturing the Colonial Period accurately. Explore this intriguing mix of historical insights, woven from newspapers and other later sources.