Harbortown was founded by Puritan settler William Gables in 1663. A small community just north of Boston, Harbortown would become a safe haven for pirates, who hoped to trade New England products without entering more protected Bostonian waters. In 1695, the famous Captain Kidd raided Harbortown. It was then that William Gables Jr. decided he'd had enough.

The village pooled its resources for the now famous Cats Eye Lighthouse, a lighthouse so bright it was said to mimic that of a cat's eye. But even this was mirrored with a tragedy, as it was said Kidd had buried treasure underneath the Cats Eye Island during his tenure, and it was this treasure that cursed the town's first lighthouse wickie. The Cats Eye was looked suspiciously henceforth.

Harbortown saw little development in the century that followed, but this all changed with the American War for Independence.

Back Bay Square is Harbortown U.S.A.'s historical district and the first entrance guests pass through into the park. Built during and after the Revolutionary War, many historical figures such as Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and others have visited this town. It serves as a pilgrimage of Patriots, with various shows, restaurants, and shops for guests to explore at their leisure.

Gables Village is the second entrance to Harbortown U.S.A. that manifests as the epicenter of old folklore and fables from the New England area. From haunted lighthouses to the mysterious walking trails of Sleepy Hollow, guests will be able to embark on their own adventures throughout this area.

Finally there's the States Market, the heart of Harbortown U.S.A. and the intersection between Gables Village, Back Bay Square, and Port Voyage. Here, guests will find parked wagons from the merchants arriving in from port, selling products from across the fifty states. Read more here.