Tagged: History

Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.     Photo Credit: Wikipedia/City of Urbana, Ill.

Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday. Photo Credit: US Dept of Labor

The Fuller Shallop made a return to Plymouth Harbor on Saturday after three years of repairs and a nine day journey. Photo Credit: Meghan Jendrysik

Most folks around here know about the Mayflower II, but perhaps aren’t as familiar with the Fuller Shallop.   Captain Whit Perry, Director of Maritime Preservation and Operations at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, provided a more detailed description of the vessel.   Perry tells WATD News the vessel will begin its journey to Plymouth Thursday while making […]

Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Memorial Day holiday.     Photo Credit: United States Army.  

Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about how Marshfield played a role in the Revolutionary War’s beginnings, and how Patriots Day replaced another observance.   U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy

Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, discusses the history behind the Presidents’ Day holiday.

Credit: “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth” by Jennie A. Brownscombe Thanksgiving has been observed during times of pandemics. Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society explains how.