National Massachusetts Day 2021: Significance Of The Day And How To Observe

Massachusetts had been the center of focus during the English settlement on the east coast of America spanning 1628 to 1691 and is the northernmost of the multiple colonies to join the Union. The Massachusetts Bay Colony, which came later to be recognized as the Province of Massachusetts Bay, was marked in history as the most profitable and successful colony of New England, boasting of unprecedented educational and industrial development. The Massachusetts Bay Colony, predominantly known as the only English charter colony, was allowed to self-govern except the administrators were elected by the colonists and the laws were fashioned to be consistent with those of England.

National Massachusetts Day is observed on Aug. 17 every year to recognize the event of Massachusetts becoming a part of the Union.

Who were the founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

The founding members of the Massachusetts Bay Colony belonged to The Massachusetts Bay Company. Its origin is traced back to the era of the Great Puritan Migration when the British puritans used the Bay colony for the seamless functioning of their business with the world over.

The Great Puritans chose to march into America due to religious persecution and economic reasons. The puritans left the European land amid raging religious turmoil during the early 17th century as their ideals clashed with those in power.

The Sons of Liberty, the nonconformist organization which revolted against the growing tyranny of the British empire, was also founded during the puritan rule on the Bay Colony. Many great minds, including poets, authors, politicians, architects, activists and athletes who made it big hailed from the land.

How to observe the National Massachusetts Day:

To gain more insights about the day and the adventures Massachusetts has to offer, and the cultural richness of the state, you can visit the National Day Calendar page for National Massachusetts Day. The best way to observe this day, however, is to share your favorite piece of information related to Massachusetts or the Bay Colony on social media with the National Massachusetts Day hashtag.