October 23: Culinary Crossroads: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge

June 16, 2025
The background is a collage of historical food-related documents. The main text is large and bold, reading: "CULINARY CROSSROADS A Fundraiser for History Cambridge" The top right of the image features the History Cambridge logo, a stylized circular sunburst design. Below the main title are the details of the event: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (with their logo, a whisk and a spoon forming a circle) Thursday, October 23 6-8 pm At the bottom of the post, sponsor logos are visible: Eastern Bank and CambridgeSeven. The background collage includes a partial black-and-white menu from "A Wursthaus Special," a document from "Joyce Chen," and other historical food-related images. The overall design has a vintage, archival feel.

Explore Cambridge’s Iconic Foods, Past and Present Thursday, October 23, 2025Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (2020 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140) The Culinary Crossroads fundraiser for History Cambridge at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (CSCA) was a success—we met our fundraising goal! These funds will directly support public history programs accessible to all residents…

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Feb 5: An Evening with Cambridge’s Lisa McManus: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge

January 17, 2025
"An Evening with Cambridge's Lisa McManus" surrounded by various cooking materials

Wednesday, February 5 6-8 pm At the home of Cliff Lasser and Liz Adams Lasser26 Hubbard Park RdCambridge, MA 02138-4731$100/person$175/couple Join us for an intimate gathering with renowned gadget expert Lisa McManus, Executive Editor ATK Reviews, and longtime Cambridge resident. Gain valuable insights from Lisa as she shares her expertise on cooking, Cambridge, gadgets, and…

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Nov. 17 Pies with Petsi Recap: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge with Renee McLeod

October 24, 2022
Renee gesturing emphatically with pie crust dough

What is it about pie that brings us all together? The delicious dish can be sweet or savory, it can be filled with all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Crust designs and composition vary, and the origins and shapes of pie and the various shapes and compositions the pastry has taken go back thousands of years. For many, pies might seem complicated, pie crust in particular is so difficult that there is a booming market for pre-made crust, available in nearly all big-budget grocery stores. 

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“Shaped By Cambridge” –Virtual Conversations

September 11, 2020

What do a Mississippi-born blues/jazz musician, a three-term US Poet Laureate, a legendary basketball coach, and an award-winning NPR host have in common? Cambridge, Massachusetts! Here at the Cambridge Historical Society, we believe that through their experiences, every person in our city knows something about Cambridge’s history, and their knowledge matters. We support people in…

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2017 Spring Benefit

April 13, 2017
Cambridge Historical Society Spring 2017 Benefit: Made in Cambridge

“Made in Cambridge”—A Benefit for the Cambridge Historical SocietyWednesday, 05/03/2017 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Enjoy good company, hors’ d’oeuvres, wine, and beer donated by Cambridge Brewing Company. Support the work of the Society at our Spring Benefit, and celebrate this year’s theme, asking ‘What Does Cambridge Make?’. Featuring:-A conversation with three of Cambridge’s own makers:…

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Spindler Chocolates Demo Class 2017 Fundraiser for CHS

January 13, 2017

[soliloquy id=”2491″] Fri, 02/24/2017, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning chocolate making basics. We’ll discuss equipment, ingredients, and process, including fillings, and how to vary texture and flavor. This is largely a demonstration class, but you will go home with an assortment of chocolates! What better way to…

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