The Old North Bridge in Concord in 2007 during my 50 States 50 Days trip. Where the second battle of the American revolution took place when British regulars marched to the town from Boston to destroy the colonist's military supplies. Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4 - Page 5

Flag Seal Website : www.mass.gov Capital : Boston Highest point : Mount Greylock, 3,487 feet Area : 10,555 square miles, 44th largest state. Population : 6,349,097 (2000 census) Motto : Ense petit placidam sub libertate (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty) Admitted to Union : February 6, 1788 State Song : "All Hail to Massachusetts" State Bird : Black-capped Chickadee State Flower : Mayflower State Tree : American Elm