Makaden's Flat Stanley Project "Massachusetts"

Flat Stanley:

Hi children, Flat Stanley here. I just wanted to tell you how much I am learning about Massachusetts. This place is amazing! Click on the map to see a better picture of where I am right now.

Did you know that Massachusetts is known as "America's Hometown"? Plymouth rock (in Plymouth Massachusetts) is where the Mayflower landed. The Mayflower carried the first European settlers, called pilgrims, to America. Plymouth Massachusetts is also where the holiday Thanksgiving comes from. The early settlers did not have enough food to last the first cold winter. The Native American's provided food for the new settlers and the pilgrims were very thankful.

Not only is Massachusetts the landing site of the first European colonists, but it is also the birthplace of our country as we know it today. This is where the fight for independence first began. Please enjoy this school house rock video that tells the story of the shot heard round the world and the fight for independence.



I am currently at Hanscom Air Force Base which is actually between Lexington and Concord. These towns were in the video you just watched. There is something called the freedom trail that runs from Boston all the way to Concord. This is where the first shots where fired in the revolutionary war. The freedom trail runs right past Hanscom Air Force Base. Every year, there is a re-enactment of the famous march and battle. It starts very early in the morning and the troops march from Boston all the way to Concord and back. It is an amazing way to learn about our rich American History.

Here is to the birthplace of America! Massachusetts, I will never forget my time here. It is been great but it is a little too cold for my Californian blood. I am ready to ride south to warmer weather.

Just a funny video on the United States and British break up with a hip twist ;)