Siege of Brookfield Historic Markers in New Braintree, Massachusetts

Located between Worcester and Springfield, much of Central Massachusetts is marked by rolling hills, river valleys, and deep wilderness. Filled with farmland and small scenic towns, it’s a completely different atmosphere compared to the urban bustle of the eastern part of the state. Although quiet and peaceful today, over 350 years ago, the area around Brookfield was the site of a fierce battle. One of the earliest in a devastating conflict which would profoundly shape American history but has almost been completely forgotten by the passage of time. When Chief Massasoit of the Wampanoag Confed

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