Posts Tagged ‘North Cambridge’
Oct 23: Party at Pemberton: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge
Thank you to all who came out for our Party at Pemberton. We had a wonderful time learning about the history of the store and creating community. The hospitality of Greg Saidnawey and his team are unmatched! Guests left with delicious treats from Spindler Confections and a greater appreciation for this special neighborhood space. Your…
Read MoreOct 30: Virtual book group discussion of Contending Forces
Details Wed, Oct 30 at 7pmFreeOn Zoom A pioneering figure of her time, Pauline Hopkins was a novelist, journalist, playwright, and activist who fearlessly tackled issues of race, gender, and social justice. Join us for a virtual discussion of her 1900 novel Contending Forces (available through the Cambridge Public Library). To learn more about Hopkins,…
Read MoreAug 6 & 10: 21st Century Cambridge Kids
We regret we have to cancel this tour! Join CRLS alums Miranda Santiago and Isabel Macedo for a captivating guided tour through North Cambridge. Discover the neighborhood’s rich history as they weave together historical accounts with personal stories from current and former residents. Learn how the neighborhood has transformed while preserving its unique identity. Longtime…
Read MoreJuly 25: Play with Clay at Danehy Park
Thursday, July 251-3 pmDanehy Park (near Sherman Street)Free; no registration requiredAges 3+ North Cambridge was once home to a thriving brickmaking industry. Join us for a family-friendly drop-in event at Danehy Park to learn more about the history and get your hands dirty with clay. Want to learn more about Cambridge’s brick history? Check out…
Read MoreJune 11: Play with Clay on Cambridge Common
Tuesday, June 115-7 pmCambridge CommonFree; no registration requiredAges 3+ Cambridge was once home to a thriving brickmaking industry. Join us for a family-friendly drop-in event on Cambridge Common to learn more about the history and get your hands dirty with clay. Want to learn more about Cambridge’s brick history? Check out these resources on our…
Read MoreSetting up a Neighborhood History Center provided a physical connection with the past
By Beth Folsom, 2024 History Cambridge embarked on a new model of programming in January 2023 centered on the deeper exploration of one city neighborhood each year. Beginning with Cambridgeport and continuing in 2024 with North Cambridge, the Neighborhood History Center model has enabled us to delve more deeply into the people, places and events…
Read MoreThe Pit That Wants to be a Pond: An Industrial and Environmental Tour of North Cambridge
Thanks to everyone who came out to learn more about North Cambridge through an industrial and environmental lens. We were pleased to be joined by Eric Grunebaum to learn more about the history of Jerry’s Pit. We appreciated everyone’s insights and great questions! This tour will explore the development of North Cambridge through the lens…
Read MoreWatershed: An Excursion in Four Parts
by Emily HiestandFirst published by The Georgia Review and Beacon Press in 1998. Updated slightly in 2021 for publication in This Impermanent Earth, and in 2024 for History Cambridge. Part One | Street Like travelers who want to keep some favorite place from being overly discovered, the residents of our neighborhood sometimes confide to one another in a near-whisper, “There’s no…
Read MoreMay 30: Neighborhood History Center Pop-up Closing party
Thanks for welcoming us to the neighborhood! Our two-month long pop-up is coming to an end on May 31. Thanks to all for such a warm welcome to the neighborhood this year. We’ve enjoyed hearing from folks about what they know and what they want to learn more about. Join us for more conversation and…
Read MoreApril 25: 80s Nite at North Cambridge History Center
Party Details Thursday, April 256-8 pm2322 Mass Ave (next to Frank’s Steak House) Free; all are welcomeLight refreshments1880s/1980s themed attire encouraged Nobody Puts History in a Corner Join us at our North Cambridge History Center Pop-Up to share memories of the neighborhood in the 1980s (or 1880s). Bring photos or memorabilia from that time so…
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