97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.

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This week, Aaron and Scott examine the history of Thanksgiving – which includes not just the Pilgrims, but also Thomas Jefferson, the Great Depression, and the author of “Mary Had A Little Lamb.” Also, Scott turns the spotlight on a heroic chimpanzee whose efforts helped launch the American space program.

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