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.
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A History Of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 14th, 2024 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyThe 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.
A Look At The History Behind Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 9th, 2023 | Massachusetts Historical Society
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind Indigenous Peoples’ Day.