At the monument to the Massachusetts 54th volunteer infantry, the first black regiment in the Union army durring the civil war, accross from the State Capitol. The story of the 54th was made into the movie "Glory". Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4

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