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.
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The History Behind Groundhog Day
February 2nd, 2024 | HistoryPlymouth’s Historic District Commission Votes To Expand Historic District
January 8th, 2024 | HistoryIn 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 | HistoryPeter 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 | HistoryEvan 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.Â
Plimoth Patuxet Serves Up Dinner And History This Thanksgiving
November 23rd, 2023 | HistoryRichard Pickering, Deputy Director at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about “The Story of Thanksgiving” and other events at the museum.Â
Creed Reflects On 60th Anniversary of Kennedy Assassination
November 22nd, 2023 | HistoryWATD 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 | HistoryPlymouth 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 | HistoryAuthor 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 | HistoryPlymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the latest real estate numbers in Plymouth County.