Worcester is located in Massachusetts and was founded in 1722 as a town and was later made into a city in 1848. It sits at the center of Massachusetts and is often referred to as the 'heart of the Commonwealth'" ("Worcester History"). It is where the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was in 1776 as well as the First National Women's Rights Convention in 1850 were many delegates gathered to advocate for equal rights for women. Many people say that the city was named after the UK's Battle of Worcester. Worcester is home to seven major hills that are famous for different things, such as the Hancock Hill that was "once owned by John Hancock" (Worcester History").  

“Worcester History.” Worcester Historical Museum, 17 May 2019, https://www.worcesterhistory.org/worcesters-history/.