Tagged: Patriots Day

The History Behind Patriots Day

April 18th, 2022 | Patriots Day

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  

Historian Discusses Marshfield’s Role In Patriots Day

April 20th, 2021 | Patriots Day

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