Peter Drummey, the Chief Historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about varied traditions associated with the observance of America’s Independence Day. Massachusetts Historical Society South Shore July Fourth Celebrations
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about how Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, evolved over the years.
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the role many South Shore communities played in the early days of the American Revolution.
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his ties to Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Today is Friday the 13th and WATD’s Dan McCready takes a look at the history behind this unlucky day.
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.
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.
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.