The Forbes House Museum in Milton held a community reading of Frederick Douglass’s “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
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Forbes House Hosts Frederick Douglass Reading
July 4th, 2023 | HistoryThe History Behind Juneteenth
June 19th, 2023 | History
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the historical origins of Juneteenth.
A Look At The Historical Origins Of Memorial Day
May 29th, 2023 | History
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Memorial Day holiday.
Historian Discusses the Origins of Presidents Day
February 20th, 2023 | History
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of Presidents Day.
A Historical Look At Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2023 | History
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, for the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of Valentine’s Day.
Historian Discusses King’s Ties To Local Area
January 16th, 2023 | History
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to the Boston area.
A Look At Friday The 13th With Jeff Belanger
January 13th, 2023 | History
Podcast Host and Author Jeff Belanger speaks with WATD’s Christine James about why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day.
Historical Record Looks At History Of Recording Transactions
December 29th, 2022 | History
The Plymouth County Registry of Deeds will be displaying another historic document on Friday. Register of Deeds John Buckley tells WATD News that folks are welcome to drop on by and take a look. The document will be on display between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds […]
Historical Record Once Again On Display At Plymouth County Registry Of Deeds
November 24th, 2022 | HistoryA historical record will be on display once again this month at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds. Register of Deeds John Buckley tells WATD News that this document focuses on a dispute involving a colonist and a Native American. The document will be on display between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday […]
Hingham Panel Discussion to Focus on Cocoanut Grove Fire on Monday
November 22nd, 2022 | History
Nearly 492 people died, and hundreds of people were hurt in the Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston. Monday will mark 80 years since the incident. A panel discussion is set to take place at Hingham Town Hall on November 28 at 7 p.m. The group will include retired Hingham Fire Chief Mark Duff, Attorney Tom […]