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
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 […]
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 […]
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 Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, Thanksgiving, and other holiday observances. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Credit: “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth” by Jennie A. Brownscombe Thanksgiving has been observed during times of pandemics. Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society explains how.
Credit: Mass. Dept of Fire Services Thanksgiving is often seen as a celebratory day spent with friends and family, but for local firefighters it’s a different story. State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey tells WATD News that there are steps people can take to ensure a safer Thanksgiving. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this […]
Credit: City Of Brockton Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the city’s COVID numbers, the COVID Task Force, and Thanksgiving.
Credit: City of Brockton Brockton Mayor Sullivan discusses the latest COVID Numbers, Thanksgiving plans, and the Automatic Failure Policy in the city’s schools.