It is hard to appreciate the history and culture of a place while growing up, I think. I appreciated my hometown much more after I moved away too.

You have a good question, and it took a bit to find an answer- finally did with a search for “historical Lancaster MA.” There is apparently a marker at 602 Main St, Lancaster, MA 01523. Searching for historical markers can help too- see

https://www.historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMWWP_rowlandson-rock_Lancaster-MA.html

Mary and the other captives spent their first night on this spot.

The following blog tells a bit more about where the Rowlandsons lived in the area:

https://massmeanderings.wordpress.com/category/locations-of-signifance/goss-lane/
https://massmeanderings.wordpress.com/category/locations-of-signifance/nights-pasture/
https://massmeanderings.wordpress.com/category/locations-of-signifance/rowlandson-rock/
https://massmeanderings.wordpress.com/category/locations-of-signifance/rowlandson-garrison/

A 1903 map by Henry Nourse of the arduous journey of Mary and some other captives may be found online at

https://sites.google.com/site/emilyfarrer/home/jos-rowlandson-and-mary-white/map-of-mary-rowlandsons-captivity-journey

Mary was redeemed/ransomed at Redemption Rock, in Princeton MA. See

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redemption_Rock
http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/redemption-rock.html

for details.

You might ask at the local library or historical society about Mary- they may be able to tell you more about her life in the area.

Good to ‘meet’ you, cousin, and thanks for reading. I do hope to get more posted about Mary and her life. Please share any pictures or insights you may have from your visit- enjoy!