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.
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A Look At The History Of Veterans Day
November 11th, 2024 | Peter DrummeyA History Of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 14th, 2024 | Peter Drummey
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 Unlucky History Of Friday The 13th
September 13th, 2024 | Peter Drummey
Today is Friday the 13th and WATD’s Dan McCready takes a look at the history behind this unlucky day.
The History Of Labor Day
September 2nd, 2024 | Peter Drummey
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 | Peter Drummey
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.
A Look At The History Behind Patriots’ Day
April 15th, 2024 | Peter Drummey
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Patriots’ Day Holiday.
History Of April Fools Day
April 1st, 2024 | Peter Drummey
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 | Peter Drummey
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 | Peter Drummey
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 | Peter Drummey
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.