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Aerosmith
One of the most famous bands of the 1970s and 1980s, Aerosmith began its career in the streets of Boston, later moving on to world-wide fame.
Thanksgiving Began in 1621
The Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts in 1620, and had a very rough winter in which many of them died. In 1621, the governor, William Bradford, decided to celebrate when the harvest came in well in the fall. He called for a day of "thanksgiving".
Emily Dickenson (1830-1886)
Emily Dickenson was born, lived, and died in Amherst, Massachusetts, living in her family's home the entire time, and rarely traveling. She became a recluse in her later years, but she poured all of her energy into her poetry.
Amy Lawrence Lowell (1874-1925)
Amy Lawrence Lowell (1874-1925) was born in Brookline, Massachusetts and wrote free-verse poetry that was well received. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1926.
Robert B Parker
Robert B Parker is famous for writing the Spenser for Hire series, about a Boston private detective who does most of his research in and around Boston. This series was made into a TV show and into a few made-for-TV movies.
Robert Frost (1874-1963)
Robert Frost (1874-1963) won four Pulitzer Prizes and is famous for this rhyming poetry about the woods and landscapes of New England.
(Frederick) Childe Hassam (1859-1935)
(Frederick) Childe Hassam (1859-1935) was born in born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He is famous for his paintings of New England, of families, and the sparkling effects he achieved in them.
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