The Black National Anthem kicked off Sunday’s Juneteenth observance at Brockton City Hall, an event which included an Official Proclamation from Mayor Robert Sullivan. Cynthia Kaipu read Jaki Jones “A Tribute to the Ancestors.” Senator Ed Markey spoke about his efforts to get the holiday Federally recognized, a task achieved roughly two years […]
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Patriots Day Holiday. Photo Credit: National Park Service
Senegalese Independence Day was observed Monday with a ceremony in front of Brockton City Hall. Mayor Robert Sullivan also issued a declaration which highlighted the contributions the Senegalese have made to the city and the Commonwealth. The speeches were followed by a raising of that nation’s flag.
Math made a fashion statement at Marshfield High School during Pi Day observances on Monday. Lindsay-Leigh Consolati, the head of the school’s Math department, told WATD News that activities in previous years were curtailed due to storm cancellations and the COVID pandemic. Consalati says that while the day is fun, it also aids […]
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with Dan McCready about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the history behind the holiday that bears his name. Photo Credit: Kentucky Heritage Council
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the beginnings of the Thanksgiving holiday and how its observance has changed over time.
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
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