Tagged: Massachusetts Historical Society

A Look At The History Of Veterans Day

November 11th, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind the holiday.

A History Of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 14th, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, gives WATD’s Dan McCready a look behind the histories of the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day holidays.

The History Of Labor Day

September 2nd, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday.  

A Look At The History Behind Memorial Day

May 27th, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind Memorial Day.

History Of April Fools Day

April 1st, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind April Fools’ Day.

Drummey Discusses The History Of Valentine’s Day

February 14th, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with Dan McCready about the Valentine’s Day holiday.

The History Behind Groundhog Day

February 2nd, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind Groundhog Day.

Drummey Discusses MLK’s Local Ties

January 15th, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Dr. Martin Luther King’s local ties to the Boston area.  

A Look At The Historic Opposition To Christmas

December 22nd, 2023 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, discusses how Christmas came to be famously banned in Boston.  

Halloween Origins And Local Tales With Peter Drummey

October 31st, 2023 | Massachusetts Historical Society

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, for the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Halloween’s origins and a local story.