Tagged: History

The History Behind Groundhog Day

February 2nd, 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 Groundhog Day.

Plymouth’s Historic District Commission Votes To Expand Historic District

January 8th, 2024 | History

In Plymouth, the Historic District Commission votes unanimously to expand the historic district at their public hearing on the 3rd and will send an article to Town Meeting supporting that initiative… WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more. Mike Tubin, Chairs the Historic District Commission. “The first step required in getting historic district expansion completed is to […]

A Look At The Historic Opposition To Christmas

December 22nd, 2023 | History

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, discusses how Christmas came to be famously banned in Boston.  

250th Anniversary Of Boston Tea Party Being Commemorated On Saturday

December 14th, 2023 | History

Evan O’Brien, Creative Director of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about events being held on Saturday to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. 

Plimoth Patuxet Serves Up Dinner And History This Thanksgiving

November 23rd, 2023 | History

Richard Pickering, Deputy Director at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about “The Story of Thanksgiving” and other events at the museum. 

Creed Reflects On 60th Anniversary of Kennedy Assassination

November 22nd, 2023 | History

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about the 60th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  

Buckley Discusses Plymouth County Real Estate

November 9th, 2023 | History

Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD’s Christine James a look at the real estate numbers in Plymouth County.

Anthony Sammarco Discusses Halloween Traditions In Boston

October 31st, 2023 | History

Author and historian Anthony Sammarco discussed his book “Halloween Traditions In Boston” during a recent visit to the Thomas Crane Library in Quincy.

Buckley Provides Update On Real Estate Numbers

October 11th, 2023 | History

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

A Historical Look At July 4th Observances

July 4th, 2023 | History

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Independence Day observances and how one Founding Father thought it should be on another date.