Not just Puritans: Explore 5 aspects of Mass. history

Maybe you learned some Massachusetts history in social studies class or on TV: the landing spot of the Mayflower (no, not Plymouth Rock), the port of the Boston Tea Party and how this city is seen as the cradle of the American Revolution.

But our region’s important history doesn’t end with the Revolutionary War. Here are several stories that deserve your attention, and 11 cool spots to catch this rich history in real life.