William E. Watson
Professor of History, Immaculata University
Professor of History, Immaculata University (1998 to present).
https://www.immaculata.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/william-e-watson-ph-d/4
PhD in History, University of Pennsylvania (1990), studied under Alexander V. Riasanovsky and Edward M. Peters.
Director of the Duffy's Cut Project (2003-present):
https://duffyscutproject.com/
Delaware Valley Irish-American Hall of Fame (2014)
Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade Ring of Honor (2012)
Bagpiper: https://www.thebash.com/bagpipes/bagpiperwilliamwatson
Research link:
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4587-3432
Aug. 25, 2026
The Irish Ghosts of Delco: A History Behind Bars
In this episode, we sit down with Professor William E. Watson, Ph.D. (Immaculata University, Director of the Duffy's Cut Project) to trace that history from the Revolutionary War to the present day.
Guest: William E. Watson