National Massachusetts Day on August 17th recognizes the first New England colony and the sixth state to join the Union. Named after the indigenous people who populated the area when explorers (and later the pilgrims) first arrived, Massachusetts became an incubator for independence, education, and industry.
Cradle of Liberty
It should come as no surprise that the state earned the name of Cradle of Liberty. After all, Massachusetts hosted the founding of the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party. The list of notable names from history grows long from Massachusetts. Of course, their stories and the historic events leading up to the founding of a country make for fascinating tales.Patriots come to mind first, but don’t stop there! Poets, inventors, authors, politicians, architects, activists, athletes and those who have managed the amazing. It’s much too long for these pages. So, we encourage you to explore them further during National Massachusetts Day!With her numerous bays and abundant shorelines, Massachusetts offers many seaside escapes. Discover mountain exploration inland, and for those who seek urban adventure, encounter adventures there, too. Everywhere you go, there’s history, beauty, and perhaps a bit of an adjustment to the New England language. Either way, dive into the food, the past and the future of Massachusetts.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalMassachusettsDay
During National Massachusetts Day, explore all the adventures, history and more the state has to offer with National Day Calendar. Share your favorites by using #NationalMassachusettsDay on social media.

Notable People
Squanto- Native American Guide – (c.1585 – November 1622)
A Patuxet Native American, Squanto played a crucial role in the survival of the pilgrims during their first two years in Massachusetts. He took up the role of negotiator and provided guidance that led to the survival of the settlement.
Benjamin Franklin – Founding Father – (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790)
John Hancock- Patriot – (January 23, 1737 – October 8, 1793)
Eli Whitney – Inventor – (December 8, 1765 – January 8, 1825)
Susan B. Anthony – Activist – (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906)
Theodore Seuss Geisel – Author – (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991)
John F. Kennedy -President – (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963)
George H. W. Bush – President – (June 12, 1924 -)
Donna Summer – Singer/Songwriter – (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012)
Emeril Lagasse – (October 15, 1959 -)
Martha Ballard – Midwife – (1735 – May 1812)
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