Boston, Massachusetts, is a city rich with tradition and history. In this season 6 segment of Weekends with Yankee (episode 601), we are discovering Boston’s Swan Boats. Founded in 1877 by the Paget family, the Swan boats have returned to the Boston Public Gardens every year. In this segment, we talk to Lyn Paget to learn more about one of Boston’s favorite traditions and the women responsible for its success.
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Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development, Maine Office of Tourism, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, The Barn Yard, American Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.