Posts Tagged ‘East Cambridge’
Aug 2: Crafting Cambridge’s Past
Sunday, August 21-4 p.m.Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci Community Plaza, Hampshire St, Inman SquareRain date Aug 9Free for all agesNo registration required; just show up! About the event Discover the rich heritage of Cambridge by exploring its historic clay, glass, and bookmaking industries through hands-on, inspired crafts. This program invites you to dive into the unique…
Read MoreSept 29 + Oct 3: Guided Tour: East Cambridge in the Revolution
Details Two tours:Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. Registration required$15 East Cambridge is a neighborhood whose role in the Revolutionary War is largely unknown, but the area played a critical role in the Revolutionary story, from the construction of Fort Putnam and other earthworks to the landing of British…
Read MoreJuly 8: Cambridge Through Time Course
July 8, 15, and 223-5 pmCambridge Center for Adult Ed 42 Brattle StreetRegistration required Join us for a summer course! Cambridge is a collection of rich and diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinct history and flavor. Over the course of three Wednesday this July we will explore three of these neighborhoods – North Cambridge,…
Read MoreOutdoor Skating in Cambridge
By Annette LaMond, 2026 Bring Back Outdoor Skating in Cambridge:Let’s Revive the Tradition of Skating in the Parks1 The winter of the 2024–25 was a classic for outdoor skating – cold temperatures with little snow. One-hundred years ago, even sixty years ago, such weather would have been enjoyed by skaters in parks across Cambridge. The…
Read MoreCatholic churches have long served as East Cambridge’s cornerstones
By Beth Folsom, 2025 For many who settled in East Cambridge, the Catholic Church was an important and enduring institution. Catholicism was largely a faith practiced by newcomers to the neighborhood in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but despite having a religion in common, members of the area’s various ethnic communities preferred to worship…
Read MoreJan 5: Closing Party
👋 Last Chance! East Cambridge History Center Closing Party! Monday, January 5, 2026625 Cambridge Street5-7 pmLight refreshmentsFree; donations appreciated Join History Cambridge as we say “goodbye for now” to our fantastic pop-up location at 625 Cambridge Street! Mark your calendars for January 5 for our special Closing Party. This is your final opportunity to explore…
Read MoreDec. 10: Mayflower Memories
Mayflower Memories: Gathering Stories of East Cambridge Wednesday, December 106-7 pmEast Cambridge History Center625 Cambridge StreetFree Join History Cambridge for “Mayflower Memories,” a special program dedicated to preserving the vibrant history of East Cambridge, focused on the iconic Mayflower Poultry business and the surrounding neighborhood. This event offers a unique opportunity to gather, connect, and…
Read MoreDec. 20: Open House at the Pop-Up
Details Saturday, December 20: 11 am-2 pmEast Cambridge History Center625 Cambridge StreetFree; just pop-in Come say hi! History Cambridge is thrilled to invite the community to an open house at our temporary pop-up location at 625 Cambridge Street, the former site of the historic Mayflower Poultry, right in the vibrant heart of East Cambridge. We…
Read MoreDec. 13 & 14: Open House at the Pop-Up
Details Saturday, December 13: 11 am-2 pmSunday, December 14: 11 am- 2 pmEast Cambridge History Center625 Cambridge StreetFree; just pop-in Come say hi! History Cambridge is thrilled to invite the community to an open house at our temporary pop-up location at 625 Cambridge Street, the former site of the historic Mayflower Poultry, right in the…
Read MoreDec. 6 & 7: Open House at the Pop-Up
Details Saturday, December 6: 11 am-2 pmSunday, December 7: 11 am- 2 pmEast Cambridge History Center625 Cambridge StreetFree; just pop-in Come say hi! History Cambridge is thrilled to invite the community to an open house at our temporary pop-up location at 625 Cambridge Street, the former site of the historic Mayflower Poultry, right in the…
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