Posts Tagged ‘East Cambridge’
Outdoor 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…
Read MoreDec 6: Community Exhibition object drop-off
Saturday, December 6: 11 am – 2 pmSunday, December 7: 11 am – 2 pmEast Cambridge History Center, 625 Cambridge Street History Cambridge is calling on all community members to help us tell the story of East Cambridge Do you have an object, photograph, document, or piece of art that represents what East Cambridge means…
Read MoreWe’re Popping Up in East Cambridge!
History Cambridge is delighted to announce a temporary pop-up location at 625 Cambridge Street—the former site of the historic Mayflower Poultry—in the vibrant heart of East Cambridge. We recognize Cambridge Street as a major community hub and a vital lifeline, and we are thrilled to be at the center of the action in this fittingly…
Read MoreNov. 24: Making It in East Cambridge
Making It in East Cambridge: Industry and Innovation History Cafe with Mike Kuchta Monday, November 24, 20256-7 pmEast Cambridge History Center, 625 Cambridge Street (the former Mayflower Poultry site) Beginning in the early 1800s, East Cambridge grew into a regionally- and nationally-important center of manufacturing, activity which largely disappeared by the late 1960s. Prominent local industries included…
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