About Worcester

This town has a stick-to-it mentality that is not commonly seen. First settled in 1673 by the English, it burned to the ground two years later and the settlers were either killed or driven out. Not ten years after that Worcester was settled for a second time. This great attempt at resettlement met with routs and was abandoned in 1702. Jonas Rice finally made a settlement of good quality and even better defenses. This third try at settling was permanent. The history of Worcester, Massachusetts is rife with first times. The very first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was in front of the Worcester City Hall by Isaiah Thomas.

Years later, Esther Howland designed and produced the very first American Valentine's Day card in 1847. Worcester has been long standing with business opportunities for women. It's no wonder that the people of Worcester are well educated the city itself boasts of thirteen higher education facilities that can all be found in the Worcester, Massachusetts business directory along with the plethora of primary and secondary education sites. Worcester has also been a five time recipient of the All-American City Award. This city is ripe with employment and business opportunities for the masses, when in need just thumb through the Worcester, Massachusetts business directory.

Through great ethnic diversity Worcester can and does present a veritable cornucopia of dining, fine arts and entertainment that can be found in the Worcester, Massachusetts yellow pages. It is located forty miles west of Boston and is referred to as the "Heart of the Commonwealth" or "The Woo" by residents. The weather in Worcester changes rapidly but summers are warm, while winters are windy, snowy, and cold. Innovators, radicals, anarchists, and good Samaritans have all called Worcester home in one degree or another. The famous Abby Hoffman was born and raised in Worcester. Even when he was on the lam he would return to his hometown to meet with colleagues and friends. Free thinkers, war memorials, and lavish parks are concentric to Worcester. There is always something to see, do or take in in this city.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan