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.
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Historian Discusses the Origins of Presidents Day
February 20th, 2023 | holidayA Historical Look At Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2023 | holiday
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 | holiday
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.
Turner Library In Randolph To Hold Noon Years Eve
December 29th, 2022 | holiday
The Turner Free Library in Randolph will be ringing in the New Year 36 hours early. The town’s Director of Library, Recreation, and Community Programs Elizabeth LaRosee tells WATD News that this event has been going on for roughly five years. LaRosee says that all are welcome to participate but she does suggest registering ahead […]
Menorah Lighting To Be Held In Quincy Sunday Night
December 16th, 2022 | holiday
Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Sunday night’s Menorah lighting on the Hancock-Adams Common.
Thanksgiving Travel Likely To Be Busy As Pandemic Conditions Ease
November 22nd, 2022 | holiday
This year we’re expecting to see yet another busy Thanksgiving travel season. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that we’re also likely to see a fair amount of travel early in the week. However, he says Wednesday is forecasted to be the busiest travel day. With gas prices being so high, […]
Former Navy SEAL Discusses Veterans Day
November 11th, 2022 | holiday
Former Navy SEAL Tony O’Brien speaks with WATD’s Christine James about Veterans Day.
The History Behind Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 10th, 2022 | holiday
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The History Behind Labor Day
September 5th, 2022 | holiday
Peter Drummey,Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Labor Day holiday.
Sullivan Discusses July 4th Safety Plans
June 27th, 2022 | holiday
The July 4 holiday weekend is just days away and Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News the city is taking steps to make sure the celebrations are observed safely. The city has set up a fireworks hotline to report illegal use of fireworks at 508-941-0244. Photo Credit: Brockton Police Dept.