Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution - State chapter of nationwide membership organization which promotes American history and the war for independence in particular. Massachusetts Historical Society - Major research library and manuscript repository with rare documents and artifacts, including the pen that Abraham Lincoln used to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. Collects, preserves and communicates historical information about Massachusetts. Massachusetts Historical Societies - Locate address information, including web site links, to historical societies in each county within the state of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Historical Societies - Directory of history and historical society web sites in the state. The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts - Revolutionary War naval militia which came into being on December 29, 1775. It is currently an active membership organization. Historical overview and membership information provided. Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants - Dedicated to honoring the memory of members' Mayflower ancestors and to collecting, preserving and communicating the history and genealogy of those Passengers and their descendants. Massachusetts Historical Commission - State historic preservation office authorized to identify, evaluate and protect the Commonwealth's important historic and archaeological resources. Massachusetts Archaeological Society - Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and studying the state's archaeological heritage. Aims, achievements, news, chapters and museum. John H. Chipman, Jr. Post #89 G.A.R. Hall - Roster, photos and data relating to the solders and sailors who belonged to this Civil War veterans' organisation.