Church steeples, country villages, and winding country roads? Check. Wooden sailing ships and lighthouses? You bet. Revolutionary War sites? In spades. Massachusetts residents revel in their state’s history and revere their past. Although relatively small, Massachusetts has had a disproportionate impact on the country’s history. There’s modern American culture, too, of course, but the focus always returns to history. Throughout Massachusetts you’ll find countless museums, preserved homes, and heritage trails. It’s a place to connect with America’s roots.