Posts Tagged ‘History Hang’
June 11: History Hang: North Cambridge Walk
Thursday, June 11 at 10 amMeet at Jerry’s Pit/the bus stop at Rindge Ave @ Russell FieldFree. Please pre-register! Well-behaved furry friends welcome Our Neighborhood History Center initiative keeps us moving across the map, but we refuse to leave our favorite places behind. While 2026 is officially focused on West Cambridge, we are returning to…
Read MoreMay 7: History Hang: West Cambridge Walk
Thursday, May 7 at 10 amMeet at 159 Brattle Street, CambridgeFree. Please pre-register. Join us for a casual walk in West Cambridge. We’ll stop at two beloved West Cambridge green spaces along the way and learn more about the history of the neighborhood together with community experts. Meet new and old friends and enjoy some…
Read MoreHistory Hang: West Cambridge Walk
Join us for a casual unscripted walk around West Cambridge. We’ll stop along the way and learn more about the history of the neighborhood. Meet new and old friends and enjoy some time outdoors with History Cambridge. Dress for the weather. The walk lasts about 75 minutes. Walk route:Beginning at 159 Brattle Street, we’ll take…
Read MoreHarvard Square institution was party to a landmark Supreme Court decision
By Laura Roberts, 2025 With First Amendment issues in the news and on our minds, it is interesting to recall how a venerable Harvard Square restaurant was party to a landmark Supreme Court decision on the “Establishment Clause,” which reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise…
Read MoreJanuary 23: History Hang
Thursday, January 236-8 pmThe Phoenix Landing512 Massachusetts Avenue (Central Square)Free; just show up! Join us for a meet-up at one of Central Square’s coziest watering holes, The Pheonix Landing. Look for our Board President, Amy. She’ll be wearing her History Cambridge t-shirt! Questions? Email us info@historycambridge.org
Read MoreMarch 12: History Hang at Paddy’s Lunch
Wednesday, March 126-8 pmPaddy’s Lunch260 Walden StreetFree! Didn’t make it to our holiday party last December? Or maybe you just love hanging out at Cambridge’s oldest women-owned bar? Join us at Paddy’s for a casual get-together before the St. Patrick’s Day crowds arrive. We’ll be chatting with owner Ruth Allen about her experiences as a…
Read MoreApril 8: History Hang at The Sea Hag
Tuesday, April 85-7 pmThe Sea Hag49 Mt. Auburn Street, CambridgeFree! Join us at The Sea Hag to hear Kari Kuelzer discuss the landmark Supreme Court case, Larkin v. Grendel’s Den, where her parents challenged a Massachusetts law granting churches veto power over liquor licenses near their restaurant, ultimately reinforcing the separation of church and state.…
Read MoreJanuary 16: History Hang
Thursday, January 1611 am-12 pmO’Connell Branch of the Cambridge Public Library48 6th St, Cambridge, MA 02141Free; just show up! We hope you’ll join us for a new 2025 initative: History Hang. This new program is designed to foster a sense of community among local history enthusiasts. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for people curious…
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