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The Portuguese in New England

Article by Rickie Lazzerini. New England has provided a home for many immigrant groups, but none rival the cultural impact of the Portuguese. Portuguese immigration to New England is both old and new, beginning during the colonial times and continuing into the twenty-first century. The roots laid down by the first Portuguese settlers in the 18th century created a legacy of chain migration that has lasted for over 200 years.