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Studying English in the Boston Area

ENC is situated just outside of Boston in residential Quincy. For English majors, this means studying in an area rich with historical literary sites such as Concord, Walden Pond, and Salem. In addition, English majors are encouraged to attend the many theatrical performances available through numerous theatrical companies including the Boston Shakespeare Company and the Loeb Drama Center at Harvard University. The city also provides unparalleled recreational and cultural opportunities, including important museums, professional athletic teams, and a wealth of musical and artistic events.

• The Literary Trail of Greater Boston
  The guided or self-guided tour takes its participants to historical sights including the Omni Parker House, Old Corner Bookstore, Boston Public Library, Harvard University, Longfellow House, Concord Museum, Walden Pond, and Harvard Square.


• Walden Pond and Henry David Thoreau
  Concord, Massachusetts


• The House of the Seven Gables
  Salem, Massachusetts


• The Salem Witch Museum
  Salem, Massachusetts


• Plimoth Plantation
  Plymouth, Massachusetts


• Strawbery Banke
  Portsmouth, New Hampshire


• Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
  Offering free Shakespeare performances in Boston Common in the summers.


• Adams family sites


• Huntington Theatre


• Colonial Theatre


• Charles Playhouse


• Wang Center

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English Department | Literature and Writing Studies
Eastern Nazarene College | 23 East Elm Avenue
Quincy, Massachusetts 02170 
Phone: 617-745-3843 | email: English Department Head