Tagged: History

Anthony Sammarco Book Looks At History of Christmas Tree Shops

February 21st, 2025 | History

Anthony Sammarco speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about his book, “The Christmas Tree Shops: Don’t You Just Love a Bargain?”

Creed Discusses Favorite U.S. President

February 17th, 2025 | History

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about his favorite and least favorite president.

Historian Discusses Martin Luther King

January 20th, 2025 | History

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his ties to Massachusetts.

A Look at the 106th Anniversary Great Molasses Flood

January 17th, 2025 | History

Retired Plymouth elementary school teacher Nancy Franks talks with WATD’s David Cedrone about the 106th anniversary of the Great Molasses Flood.

What Does Thanksgiving Mean? An Afternoon at Plimoth Patuxet Museums

November 27th, 2024 | History

The South Shore’s Morning News went on a field trip to see our friends at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and explore the living history sites. Rob and Beth thought this was the perfect opportunity to ask the professionals at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, “What does Thanksgiving Mean?”. Associate Director of Indigenous Education Timothy Turner and Deputy Executive […]

A Look At The History Of Veterans Day

November 11th, 2024 | History

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind the holiday.

A History Of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 14th, 2024 | History

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, gives WATD’s Dan McCready a look behind the histories of the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day holidays.

The Unlucky History Of Friday The 13th

September 13th, 2024 | History

Today is Friday the 13th and WATD’s Dan McCready takes a look at the history behind this unlucky day.

Home Prices Continue To Rise In Plymouth County

September 6th, 2024 | History

Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the latest real estate numbers.  

Observing The 250th Anniversary Of The Powder Alarm

September 2nd, 2024 | History

The 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm was observed Sunday in Somerville and WATD’s Dan McCready was there.