Revolution 250 Podcast
Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations in New England planning commemorations of the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. https://revolution250.org/Through this podcast you will meet many of the people involved in these commemorations, and learn about the people who brought about the Revolution--which began here. To support Revolution 250, visit https://www.masshist.org/rev250Theme Music: "Road to Boston" fifes: Doug Quigley, Peter Emerick; Drums: Dave Emerick
Revolution 250 Podcast
Patriots Day 2022
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Robert Allison, Jonathan Lane
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Season 3
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Episode 16
On April 19, 1894. Frederic T. Greenhalge (1842 - 1896), the British-born Governor of Massachusetts declared the day a state-wide holiday, calling it Patriot's Day. The holiday replaced the centuries old "Fast Day" that had been the spring holiday throughout the Commonwealth. Now in its 128th year, events of Patriots Day still enthralls the public. Join Professor Bob Allison (Suffolk University Chair of the Department of History, Language & Global Culture) in conversation with Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250 for an overview of the weekend's events.