The Massachusetts Historical Society’s (MHS) Chief Historian and Jamaica Plain resident Peter Drummey is retiring after 47 years of working for the nation’s first historical society. Drummey’s career at the MHS progressed through several roles before he was named Chief Historian in 2022. Prior to becoming the Chief Historian, Peter had served as the Society’s Stephen T. Riley Librarian since 1987. “It has been a privilege to spend my career at the Massachusetts Historical Society, surrounded by collections that illuminate the history of our nation and the people who have come here to study them,” said Drummey. “What I will remember with great pleasure are lively conversations with researchers, colleagues, and visitors who share my passion for history.