Tagged: History

250th Anniversary of the Battle Of Bunker Hill

June 23rd, 2025 | History

Re-enactors gathered at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester to observe the 250 Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington To learn about other events focused on the American Revolution click here.

Battle Of Bunker Hill Press Conference

June 20th, 2025 | History

Organizers provide details about the re-enactment to observe the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill at State Fort Park in Gloucester on June 21 and June 22. For more information click here. Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington

Registry Of Deeds To Display Historical Document

May 29th, 2025 | History

The Plymouth County Registry of Deeds will be displaying another historical record on Friday. WATD’s Dan McCready explains.

Marshfield Observes 250th Anniversary Of Almost Battle

April 22nd, 2025 | History

Marshfield residents gathered near Town Hall on Monday morning to remember a battle that almost took place in town at the beginning of the American Revolution. WATD’s Charles Fulmer reports.

Packed Crowds For Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride

April 21st, 2025 | History

History was in the air last Friday night as attendees packed together outside of the historical Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington for a reenactment of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride.   Anne Rice, the executive director of the Lexington History Museum, explained that this is far from the first reenactment put on by the museum.   While […]

A Look February Real Estate Activity In Plymouth County

March 24th, 2025 | History

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

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.

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