Historic MASSACHUSETTS, Pilgrims to the 21st Century

Massachusetts is steeped in rich history with heritage trails, museums, historic sites and literary giants.  Visiting these sites is fun way to gain a greater understanding of our nation’s past and its connection to the present. Featuring 14 National Parks Featuring 14 National Parks: Boston National Historical Park Including Old North Church, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Old South Meeting House, Kings Chapel, Park Church Granary, Bunker Hill, Charleston Naval Shipyard Adams National Historical Park New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park  Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area Boston African American  National Historic Site Cape Cod National Seashore Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site Lowell National Historical Park Minuteman National Historical Park Salem Maritime National Historic Site Saugus Iron Works National Historical Site  Springfield Armory National Historic Site Also Featuring Pilgrims, Provincetown & Plymouth 51 minutes Available on DVD, Blu-ray and Download     NP29 REVIEW: Booklist  This information-rich travel guide to Massachusetts national parks, recreation areas, and historic sites will have you packing your bags. This recent entry in the ongoing Discoveries . . . America National Parks series begins in historic Boston with stops at Old North Church, Paul Revere House, and Faneuil Hall, among other destinations. Viewers travel the state to visit Cape Cod National Seashore, Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Lowell National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling Historic Park, and much more. Highlights include archival photos and historic film clips that underscore the rich historical details. Conversations with tour guides and museum personnel distinguish the destinations, while descriptions of exciting visitor activities convey the varied attractions at each site. — Carol Holzberg     NP29 REVIEW: The Midwest Book Review  Part of the "Discoveries... America National Parks" series of high-definition DVDs showcasing key natural and historical locations in America, Historic Massachusetts: Pilgrims to the 21st Century tours heritage trails, museums, and much more in the Massachusetts area. Fourteen national parks are spotlighted, including Boston National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Minuteman National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and much more. Edifying, educational, and the next best thing to touring these venerable locations in person, Historic Massachusetts: Pilgrims to the 21st Century is highly recommended especially for public library collections. 51 min.