Walking the Freedom Trail near the Old North Church in Boston. This is where they hung the lanters to signal Paul Revere that the British Regulars were on their way to Lexington and Concord. 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