With my 50 States 50 Days travel partner Haley at the Mayflower II in Plymouth. The replica of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World was built in 1956-57 in England and sailed to Massachusetts where it is on display. 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