"Cambridge Plays: Crafted in Cambridge" is an event taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cambridge St. Courtyard, located at 688 Cambridge St., East Cambridge. The rain date for the event is Sunday, July 27. This event, presented by History Cambridge, will feature activities and crafts for all ages and abilities, inspired by the craft-based industries that historically thrived in East Cambridge, such as woodworking and glassmaking. Activities will include glass mosaics and wooden sign painting. History Cambridge will also share stories about the craft items made in East Cambridge and the people who made them. For more information, you can contact Sarah Jane Huber at shuber@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4624 , or visit www.cambridgema.gov/plays. Sources

July 26: Crafted in East Cambridge

Sat July 26, 2025
12-2 pm

Saturday, July 26, 2025
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Cambridge Street Courtyard (688 Cambridge St.)

Discover East Cambridge’s Crafty Past with History Cambridge and Cambridge Plays!

Get ready for a fun and educational afternoon as History Cambridge, in partnership with the City of Cambridge’s “Cambridge Plays” summer initiative, presents “Crafted in East Cambridge.”

East Cambridge has a fascinating history as a hub for many craft-based industries, ranging from woodworking to glassmaking. This event is a wonderful opportunity to explore that rich heritage through hands-on activities and crafts designed for all ages and abilities. You’ll get to try your hand at things like glass mosaics and wooden sign painting, inspired by the workshops and factories of East Cambridge’s past.

Thanks to everyone who came out, and to the Community Development Department (CDD) for supporting this event!

A sunny outdoor scene shows three people, two adults and one child, gathered around a table with craft supplies. The ground is a vibrant blue and green, resembling a playground surface. On the left, a woman with dark hair and sunglasses stands, smiling at the camera. She's wearing a black t-shirt. Her left arm is slightly bent, holding something small in her hand. At the table, another woman with dark hair is seated on the right, also wearing a black t-shirt that says "Ask me anything." She's focused on a craft activity, To her left, a child is seated, actively engaged in a similar craft. They are wearing a light-colored t-shirt and shorts. Various craft items are spread across the table: small rectangular objects, paints in bottles, brushes, cups, paper towels, and what appear to be natural materials like dried grasses or reeds. In the background, there are other picnic tables with yellow umbrellas, more blue and green ground, and some buildings and trees, suggesting a park or community event setting. Another person is visible in the far background. The overall atmosphere appears relaxed and engaging.
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