As you make the trek back home and hop on I-195, certain landmarks that line the SouthCoast landscape serve as welcomed signs that you are almost back home.
What's in a name? Not necessarily the best things, until now at least. These Massachusetts landmarks are among 650 nationwide that have underwent name changes recently. These name changes are due to the federal efforts from U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to follow through on removing the derogatory term 'squaw' from being used. In Massachusetts, there are five landmarks that recently had their name changed. One of those landmarks happens to be in the Berkshires.
What's in a name? Not necessarily the best things, until now at least. These Massachusetts landmarks are among 650 nationwide that have underwent name changes recently. These name changes are due to the federal efforts from U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to follow through on removing the derogatory term 'squaw' from being used. In Massachusetts, there are five landmarks that recently had their name changed. One of those landmarks happens to be in the Berkshires.