Category: MASSACHUSETTS
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Adoniram Judson – Part 2 His Wife and His Mission
Zeal. “This desire is so strong when it really reigns in a man, that it impels him to make any sacrifice, to go through any trouble, to deny himself to any amount, to suffer, to work, to labour, to toil, to spend himself and be spent, and even to die, if only he can please…
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Adoniram Judson – Part 1 The Great Circles of His Navigation
Adoniram Judson (1788-1856) A tour of his life and homes in Malden, Plymouth and at Brown University.
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The American Puritans – Eliot, Willard and Mather Part 3
This post elaborates on the lives and contributions of three significant figures in early American Puritan history: John Eliot, Samuel Willard, and Cotton Mather. It highlights Eliot’s missionary work and Bible translation, Willard’s ministry and involvement in the Salem witch trials, and Mather’s ecclesiastical legacy and writings.
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The American Puritans – Hooker, Shepard and Bradstreet Part 2
This post explores Old Boston and Hartford, covering Thomas Hooker, Thomas Shepard, and Anne Bradstreet’s contributions to early American history. It highlights their journeys, significant events, and memorials, emphasizing their roles in founding institutions like Harvard, establishing churches, and shaping Puritan beliefs in the 17th century.
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The American Puritans- Bradford, Winthrop and Cotton Part 1
We explore early Boston’s history, focusing on significant figures like William Bradford, John Winthrop, and John Cotton. Highlighting their contributions to the Puritan movement and the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. and mapping visitable sites tied to these founders.
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John Sergeant, Jonathan Edwards and the Stockbridge Mohicans
The church history tour in Stockbridge, Massachusetts highlights key locations related to Jonathan Edwards, including his residence from 1751-1758, the Mission House built by John Sergeant, and the original church site. It showcases Edwards’ contributions and the historical significance of the area, including connections to notable figures like Aaron Burr.
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The Stoddard and Edwards’ Families of Northampton
A tour of Northampton, Massachusetts, focusing on significant historical figures such as Rev. Solomon Stoddard and his grandson Jonathan Edwards. It details key locations including The Manse, Bridge Street Cemetery, and the Northampton Church, showcasing their influence on the Great Awakening and their contributions to the community.
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Church History on Boston’s Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail not only highlights American history but also church history in Boston. It features significant sites such as Boston Common, Granary Burying Ground, and the Old South Meeting House. Key figures include George Whitefield and Increase Mather, who shaped religious and civic life in early New England.
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Plymouth, MA: Discovering the Roots of American Faith
The Church history tour in Plymouth, Massachusetts, highlights significant sites related to the Pilgrims’ journey for religious freedom in 1620. Key locations include the first fort, Burial Hill, and the Plymouth Hall Museum, showcasing artifacts like William Bradford’s Bible.
Beside Old Hearthstones - An American Evangelical Church History Tour 