Tagged: holiday

Dan Hinchen, Reference Librarian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, gives WATD’s Dan McCready a look at the history behind the Patriots’ Day holiday. A Look At The History Behind Easter Massachusetts Historical Society

Interim Hanover High School Principal Matthew Plummer speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Pi Day Challenge. The Pi Day Challenge Ed Perry’s 2026 Pi Day Address

Podcast Host and Author Jeff Belanger speaks with WATD’s Laurie Kirby about the unlucky associations with Friday the 13th. Jeff Belanger Ed Perry’s 2026 Pi Day Address

Dr. Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Presidents’ Day Holiday. Massachusettts Historical Society Ed Perry Gives His Groundhog Day Prediction

A breakfast and speaking event was held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Cohasset on Martin Luther King Day. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Tuskegee Airman Guest Speaker at Quincy MLK Breakfast  

The Thanksgiving Travel Season is already underway across the United States. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. AAA Northeast Plymouth Holds Thanksgiving Parade

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade and Celebration took place this Saturday in Plymouth. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… See Plymouth National Adoption Day Observed In Brockton

Former Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Tony O’Brien gives WATD’s Dan McCready his thoughts on Veterans Day. South Shore Veterans Day Observances Tony O’Brien’s Website

Daniel Laurent, host of the upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration, gives WATD’s Christine James a preview of the event.    

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about how Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, evolved over the years.