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 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyA Historical Look At Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2023 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyPeter 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.
The History Behind Labor Day
September 5th, 2022 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyPeter 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.
A Look At The History Of July 4th
July 4th, 2022 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyPeter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind July 4th.
The Unlucky Story Behind Friday The 13th
May 13th, 2022 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyDan McCready speaks with Podcast Host and Author Jeff Belanger and Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, about the history behind Friday the 13th. Photo Credit: Friday the 13th Promotional Poster
The History Behind Patriots Day
April 18th, 2022 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyPeter 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
A Look At The History Behind Martin Luther King Day
January 17th, 2022 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyPeter 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
Historian Discusses Growth Of Thanksgiving
November 24th, 2021 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyPeter 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.
Historian Discusses Origins Of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 11th, 2021 | Massachusetts Historical SocietyPeter 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.