Tagged: Thanksgiving

Plimoth Patuxet Hosting Thanksgiving Activities

November 24th, 2022 | Thanksgiving

Malka Benjamin, the Director of Historic Sites and Guest Experience for Plimoth Patuxet Museums, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about some of their Thanksgiving festivities. To learn more about the events and activities at the museum visit their website.

Plymouth Remailing Project Extends Past Thanksgiving

November 23rd, 2022 | Thanksgiving

George McKay speaks with WATD’s Christine James and Dan McCready about a Remailing Project.  

Brockton Mayor Discusses Thanksgiving, COVID, High School Football

November 23rd, 2022 | Thanksgiving

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the city’s latest COVID numbers, concerns about Thanksgiving gatherings, and Wednesday night’s matchup between Brockton High School and Bridgewater-Raynham at Fenway Park.

Thanksgiving Travel Likely To Be Busy As Pandemic Conditions Ease

November 22nd, 2022 | Thanksgiving

This year we’re expecting to see yet another busy Thanksgiving travel season.   AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that we’re also likely to see a fair amount of travel early in the week.   However, he says Wednesday is forecasted to be the busiest travel day.   With gas prices being so high, […]

Plympton Fire Chief Discusses Thanksgiving Fire Safety

November 22nd, 2022 | Thanksgiving

Plympton Fire Chief Steve Silva speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the risk of fire during the Thanksgiving holiday.     The State Fire Marshal’s Office has a list of cooking safety tips which can be found here.  

Plimoth Patuxet Sees Uptick In Activity For Thanksgiving’s 400th Anniversary

November 25th, 2021 | Thanksgiving

Richard Pickering, the Deputy Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about museum activities for the day, misconceptions about the holiday, and a recent documentary film about the holiday. Photo Credit: Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Exhibit Looks At Thanksgiving Origins and Evolution

November 24th, 2021 | Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, with a major anniversary, a new exhibit at Plimoth Patuxet Museums is taking an in-depth look at the holiday.   Staff Historian Tom Begley tells WATD News that much of the exhibit is based on writings from that era.   Begley says this exhibit, and the holiday itself, takes on a special […]

Pilgrim Progress To Take Place Thanksgiving Day

November 23rd, 2021 | Thanksgiving

A reenactment of the Pilgrims’ original Sabbath procession will be taking place on Thanksgiving once again this year.   March Organizer Cheryl Doherty tells WATD News that they will be observing a centennial anniversary as the holiday itself turns 400.   Doherty also says spectators will see a more traditional event this year.   Pilgrim […]

Plimoth Patuxet Hosts Premiere of Thanksgiving Film

November 21st, 2021 | Thanksgiving

The Smithsonian Channel film “Behind The Holiday: Thanksgiving” had its premiere screening at Plimoth Patuxet Museums on Saturday night. Photo Credit: The Biscuit Factory

Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, Holidays

November 19th, 2021 | Thanksgiving

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, Thanksgiving, and other holiday observances. Photo Credit: City of Brockton