12 Church St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Pilgrim Plymouth’s first official cemetery, established in 1622. Also the site of their first fort and meeting house. Located on a hill directly behind Plymouth’s commercial area, this is a […]
Carver St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Cole’s Hill is a spot to know for local history. It also boasts a spectacular view! This National Historic Landmark, located on a hill overlooking Plymouth Harbor and Pilgrim Memorial State […]
77 Water St, State Pier, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Follow the paved walkway from Water Street to view, and (in season) visit, Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the ship the Europeans settlers known as Pilgrims sailed to America. […]
79 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
This grassy state park with numerous shade trees extends along Plymouth’s waterfront, offering numerous views of the harbor. Also featured: a pavilion, at least a half mile of paved walking […]
18 Shipyard Dr, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
An 0.18-mile concrete walkway along the water’s edge, with gorgeous views of the Back River and Weymouth Neck. It connects the Hingham Shipyard shopping area with Hingham Shipyard Marinas and […]
6 Spring Ln, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
A reconstruction of Plimoth Colony’s 1636 mill on Town Brook, now managed by Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Enjoy views of the brook and the 14-foot water wheel from outside. To learn […]
Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
This property includes a small historic site and a 13-acre pond. The Cushing Ice House once stood here. It was used to store ice harvested from the pond. Island Creek […]
2-102 King Caesar Rd, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Located across the street from the King Caesar House museum, this small grassy park offers gorgeous views of Duxbury Bay.
236 Jerusalem Rd, Cohasset, MA 02025, USA
Organic farmstand and nonprofit education center on historic property in Cohasset. Check the website for information about plant sales, workshops, field trips, school programs, and other educational opportunities.
Weir River Estuary Park, 333 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045, USA
Extending into the towns of Hingham, Hull and Cohasset, this broad area features opportunities for fishing, paddling, boating, hiking, and birding, as well as historical points of interest. Consult the […]
Whitney Wharf Park, -99, 53 Summer St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA
This small town-owned park is situated on and beside Whitney Wharf in Hingham Harbor. One side features a grassy drumlin hill, a launch ramp for boats, a dredged basin for […]
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In a certain section of the North River in Norwell, at low tide, a series of Atlantic white cedar logs protrude from the salt marsh. We think that this is […]
264 Prospect St, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
One of the last working dairy farms on the South Shore. A beautiful spot to enjoy a classic agricultural landscape and catch a glimpse of some cows. Group tours and […]
Hanson, MA 02341, USA
Historic sawmill on Indian Head Brook. Building is available to rent for events.
100 Lighthouse Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Also known as Old Scituate Light, this c. 1810 structure was the 11th lighthouse built in the United States. Small plaques posted at various points on site offer tidbits of […]
238 Webster St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Renowned orator and statesman Daniel Webster named this estate “Green Harbor,” and kept it as his country home from 1832 until his death in 1852. A short trail connects the […]
22 Myrtle St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Keene’s Brook flows through this small historic site. In the 18th century, a sawmill produced boxes for cranberries here. Portions of the granite structure remain in place.
634 Careswell St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Also known as the 1699 Isaac Winslow House and Education Center. The ancestral home of the founding family of Marshfield. Property includes trails which lead to the Hoyt-Hall Preserve.
Extension, Pine St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
The last remaining water-powered mill on the North River.
Crescent St, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
Climb to the top of Captain’s Hill for a panoramic view up and down the coast. The tower is open seasonally, on weekends, but you can hike up the hill […]
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A small open area with a stream running through it. Located at the intersection of Union and Congress Streets.
Herring Run Pool Park, Water Street, Weymouth, MA, USA
A pocket park in Jackson Square, at the corner of Water and Commercial Streets. Stop by in the springtime to see the herring run. Stop by anytime to learn more […]
361 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191, USA
A grassy peninsula between Weymouth’s Back and Fore Rivers with one mile of easy walking trails. This 36-acre state park is the only mainland portion of the Boston Harbor Islands […]
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The Emma was built as a three-masted schooner in Maine in 1882. It was cut down to become a schooner barge, and then abandoned near Damon’s Point on the North […]
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An early wharf built of logs and stone marks this site at most tides. Access from Nelson Memorial Forest and by boat.
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The remains of a North River ferry boat. Only visible from the northern bank at dead low tide. Look on the Norwell side of the North River, just upstream of […]
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A sunken ship approximately 70 feet long is located here with keel and ribs sometimes in view. Local lore claims it to be either a rum runner or a WWI […]
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Positioned at the base of Fourth Cliff, this was the location of a Humane Society Life Saving Station from 1879 to 1915. The Humane Society was a precursor to the […]
176 Central Ave, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Site of a boat yard and active hunting club in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Most of its remains were destroyed in the Blizzard of 1978, but portions of the foundation […]
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A sheltered spot for winter mooring in earlier times. Now many lobster boats are kept here year-round. Water access only.
1250 Ferry St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
A ferry service operated here from 1638 to 1881 or 1882. Probably the oldest North River shipyards, including those of the Hall and Keene families, were located here as well. […]
24 Old Mouth Rd, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Prior to the 1898 Portland Gale, this area was the mouth of the North River. It was a major center of activity, since all boats entering and leaving the river […]
104 Peregrine White Dr, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Peregrine White was the first child born to the Pilgrims in the New World. After he married in 1648, he built a home here. At one time there was a saltworks […]
2054 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Originally constructed 1646 when it was known as Otter Bridge. Sometimes the adjacent banks are used as a canoe launch, but there is now a better launch site downstream at […]
226 Webster St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Marshfield Conservation owns the 130-acre Webster’s Wilderness. It is part of the 1200 acres that once belonged to US Senator and two-time Secretary of State Daniel Webster. A trail network […]
348 Central Ave, Humarock, MA 02047, USA
Property owned and operated by the United States Air Force for its own private use. The concrete submarine watch tower still remains and serves as a landmark to those seeking […]
301 Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Scituate’s Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum is located in the 1739 residence of Captain Benjamin James. There are six exhibits, each with its own descriptive video. These include the Portland […]
9 Washington St, Pembroke, MA 02359, USA
In 1656, Plymouth Colony paid William Barstow 12 pounds sterling to build the first bridge to cross the North River. For foot and horse traffic only, it stood about 50 […]
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Looking downstream from the stone bridge during the peak years of North River shipbuilding, one could see 11 shipyards, with vessels in various stages of construction. From 1800 to 1808, a […]
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A footbridge across the Third Herring Brook was once located here. Workers in the shipbuilding industry used it as a shortcut from the Hanover Yards to Fox Hill. Named for […]
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Ships were built here around 1800, but little is recorded about them. Historic site only – no public access.
68 Brigantine Cir, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
This was the location of the Fox Hill Shipyard, which was active from 1690 to 1869. Barstow and Waterman built a number of sleek hermaphrodite brigs here. The yard is […]
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The Brick Kiln shipyard was located here from 1730-1848. It was an extremely active place, with two separate yards, often with three or four vessels under simultaneous construction, side by […]
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Few existing records describe this early shipyard and packet landing which served east Pembroke and upper Duxbury for many years. Water access only. No access from the land.
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Site of the early Stetson Shipyard. Now the location of the Route 3 bridge over the North River. In earlier times, a prehistoric Native American encampment was location here. Records indicate […]
290 Corn Hill Ln, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Mary’s Garden is tiny “pocket park” at the end of Cornhill Lane. It offers gorgeous views of the North River and its marshes. It was created in honor of Mary […]
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There were two shipyards at this site, divided by a stone wall. A plaque marks the site. Water access only. Edward Wanton began building ships here as early as 1670, […]
110 Chittenden Ln, Norwell, MA 02061, USA
This Norwell Town Landing was the 1871 launch site of the schooner Helen M. Foster, the last ship built on the North River. A shipyard was located here as early […]
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This shipyard, which was active from 1701 to 1848, is named for the building that was used as a garrison house, or “block house” during King Philip’s War. It was […]
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A shipyard stood at this site from 1645 to 1842. A bronze plaque marks the shipyard spot. It can be viewed from the river, but there is no public access.
8 Cushing Rd, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
A short woodland trail leads to the burial site of Chief Justice William Cushing. Possibly the smallest state park in the Commonwealth.
12 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
The Route 3A Bridge features a large scenic area pull-off area with public parking for several cars. Little’s Bridge was constructed in 1825, and tolls were collected until March 20, 1865. […]
1 Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066, USA
Pocket park managed by Scituate Historical Society. Views of the First Herring Brook and a historic water-driven mill and dam. Cross the street to Old Oaken Bucket Pond to view […]
