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historyofmassachusetts.org was registered May 3, 2012 (14 years old), per public registration records. AboutUs doesn't label sites "legit" or "a scam": this page lists the dated registration, DNS, HTTPS, mail-authentication and safety checks we could verify, each with its source, so you can decide for yourself.
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When was historyofmassachusetts.org registered?
historyofmassachusetts.org's registration dates to May 3, 2012 (14 years old), per public registration records. GoDaddy.com, LLC is the registrar on record today.
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History of Massachusetts Blog
A blog dedicated to the history of Massachusetts, organized by era from pre-colonial times through the 19th century. The site features articles on Massachusetts people, places, and events, along with reviews of historical attractions and book recommendations. Written and maintained by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 14 years ago · 1 registrar change since Feb 6, 2014 · no registrant change on record since 2014 · last checked Nov 3, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredMay 3, 2012historyofmassachusetts.org was registered on May 3, 2012.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 16, 2026
AboutUs record
Current AboutUs recordJul 18, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Oct 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLC (R91-LROR)Feb 6, 2014Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (R91-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Feb 6, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrant
Registrant recordsFeb 6, 2014 – Jan 2, 2026Registration records for historyofmassachusetts.org are held from Feb 6, 2014 to Jan 2, 2026 (31 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No registrant changes recorded, 2014–2026
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Jan 2026 – Nov 2026Nameservers: GoDaddyNameservers: GoDaddyFeb 6, 2014 – Jan 2, 2026Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns23.domaincontrol.com, ns24.domaincontrol.com) for historyofmassachusetts.org from Feb 6, 2014 to Jan 2, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
GoDaddy.comGoDaddy.comOct 10, 2018 – Nov 11, 2026 (latest)GoDaddy.com issued 26 certificates for historyofmassachusetts.org from Oct 10, 2018, the latest valid until Dec 13, 2026. Seen in use on Nov 3, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 3, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (9)
May 3, 2012Registration: historyofmassachusetts.org was registered on May 3, 2012.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 16, 2026
Feb 6, 2014Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (R91-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Feb 6, 2014.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Feb 6, 2014 – Jan 2, 2026Registrant: Registration records for historyofmassachusetts.org are held from Feb 6, 2014 to Jan 2, 2026 (31 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Feb 6, 2014 – Jan 2, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns23.domaincontrol.com, ns24.domaincontrol.com) for historyofmassachusetts.org from Feb 6, 2014 to Jan 2, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Aug 23, 2017 – Nov 11, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 23, 2017 and most recently on Nov 11, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 16, 2026
Oct 10, 2018 – Nov 11, 2026
All 4 safety checks passed (Nov 11, 2026).
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (passed)
Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered May 3, 2012 — 14 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: GoDaddy.com, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Oct 16, 2026).
GoDaddy.com, LLC
Aug 23, 2017 – Nov 11, 2026 (latest)
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 23, 2017 and most recently on Nov 11, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Oct 16, 2026
Let's EncryptJan 29, 2019 – Aug 16, 2020Let's Encrypt issued 7 certificates for historyofmassachusetts.org from Jan 29, 2019, the latest valid until Aug 16, 2020.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Let's EncryptMar 2, 2025 – Jul 31, 2025Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for historyofmassachusetts.org from Mar 2, 2025, the latest valid until Jul 31, 2025.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Certificate: GoDaddy.com issued 26 certificates for historyofmassachusetts.org from Oct 10, 2018, the latest valid until Dec 13, 2026. Seen in use on Nov 3, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh + AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Nov 3, 2026
Jan 29, 2019 – Aug 16, 2020Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 7 certificates for historyofmassachusetts.org from Jan 29, 2019, the latest valid until Aug 16, 2020.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Mar 2, 2025 – Jul 31, 2025Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 2 certificates for historyofmassachusetts.org from Mar 2, 2025, the latest valid until Jul 31, 2025.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh)
Jul 18, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Oct 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for historyofmassachusetts.org.
Authority 39/100— ahead of 39% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
39 is a percentile: higher than 39% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #541,408)+5
Verified continuity: 14.5 years (RDAP registration)+9
Security & email hygiene+3
Calibration adjustment (published map)+5
Model score: 22/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 39/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
Retained threat-feed result (recorded about 19 days ago); name-similarity check available (recorded about 19 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 19 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Missing DMARC (mild)
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.