By Dr. Nancy Watson
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Hingham, MA

Hingham was incorporated in 1635, making it one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. Settled largely by families from Hingham, England, it developed as a coastal shipbuilding and maritime community, with its harbor shaping both its economy and identity. Hingham’s preserved colonial homes and its historic meetinghouse reflect a town that has long balanced seafaring enterprise with deep New England roots.

Hingham, MA