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Is your child a history buff? Do they love learning fun facts? Well, today, we have brought together some of the greatest facts about the state of Massachusetts, often referred to as the Pilgrim State and home to the city of Boston.

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Black and white coloring pages with Massachusetts facts lying on top of blue-green and purple sheets with assorted alphabet letters on a dark wooden finish background. — Let’s Learn some fun facts about the state of Massachusetts!

FUN FACTS ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS

Did you know that John F. Kennedy spent the first three years of his life living in Boston, which is the capital of Massachusetts, while founding father and another former president, Benjamin Franklin, was born in the city at a time when the area was known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?

Eventually, this area became the 6th state in the USA.

Here are some more fascinating facts about Massachusetts.

12+ facts ABOUT Massachusetts FOR KIDS

Massachusetts was the sixth state to join the United States and played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, including the famous Boston Tea Party.
The state is home to Harvard University, the first college in the United States, founded in 1636.
Boston, the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, including being the site of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride.
The first-even Dunkin’ Donuts shop opened in Quincy, Massachusetts.
The Basketball Hall of Fame, celebrating the sport’s history and legends, is located in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is famous for its clam chowder and baked beans, earning it the nickname the “Baked Bean State.”

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MORE FUN FACTS ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS

The Boston Public Library is the oldest public library in the United States, dating back to 1848.
The Salem Witch Trials, a dark part of American history, took place in Salem, Massachusetts, in the late 1600s.
Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball and volleyball. Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in Holyoke, and basketball by James Naismith in Springfield.
The state has some weird laws, like one that prohibits snoring unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked!
The first-ever public park in America, the Boston Common, opened in 1634.
Plymouth Rock marks the landing spot of European settlers, the Pilgrims, in 1620. They held the first Thanksgiving feast with Native Americans.

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Massachusetts facts coloring pages are sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.

Something to color with favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, watercolors…
The printable Massachusetts facts coloring sheets template pdf — see button below to download & print.

This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Massachusetts facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!