Posts Tagged ‘tour’
May 17: Born in North Cambridge: A Guided Tour
Saturday, May 17, 20252-3:30 pmFree; registration requiredLimited space availableWeather date: Sunday, May 18 at 2 pm About the tour Join authors Karen Weintraub and Michael Kuchta for a series of free tours exploring Cambridge’s legacy of innovation, adaptation, and revolutionary ideas. Based on their book Born in Cambridge: 400 Years of Ideas and Innovators, these…
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 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 MoreApril 27: Trouble on Tory Row: A Family Tour of Brattle Street (rescheduled)
Join History Cambridge for a guided tour of Brattle Street’s neighborhood, made specifically for children and families, to learn about the history of the Revolutionary Era here!
Read MoreSat, August 19 Guided Tour: Community Resiliency and Activism in Cambridgeport Option 2
On August 15 and 19, History Cambridge intern Miranda Santiago led two sessions of a tour she created on Community Resiliency and Activism in Cambridgeport. Born and raised in Cambridge, Miranda is now a student at New York University, but her experiences growing up in Cambridge – in particular the time she has spent in…
Read MoreTues, August 15 Guided Tour: Community Resiliency and Activism in Cambridgeport Option 1
Join History Cambridge and Miranda Santiago for a tour of Cambridgeport on August 15th or 19th.
Read More‘Born In Cambridge’ authors plan a walking tour this month of Cambridgeport and its innovations
In their new book, “Born in Cambridge: 400 Years of Ideas and Innovators,” Karen Weintraub and Michael Kuchta argue that “the story of Cambridge reflects the story of America … Major events and trends that affected the nation left fingerprints here, too.” How the city and its residents react to those forces, though, makes for a compelling story of invention, reinvention and adaptation spanning four centuries.
Read MoreSept. 17 Guided Tour of Cambridgeport Recap: “Ideas, Invention, and Imagination in Cambridge History”
September is a great time to get out and explore the city.
Join us for a tour of Cambridgeport and the innovations that began there with authors Karen Weintraub and Michael Kuchta.
Read MoreThe Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women
The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women is a City department whose purpose is to ensure equity for women and girls in all economic, social, political, and educational opportunities throughout the city. They maintain a database of notable Cambridge women throughout history as well as online, self-guided history tours. Contact executive director Kimberly Sansoucy…
Read MoreGuided Tour: Food and Mending in Central Square
As a source of both physical and emotional sustenance, food is intricately tied to our survival as individuals and as a community. During the twentieth century, food also played an important role as a means by which Cambridge visitors and residents could learn about and connect with their neighbors across racial, ethnic and class lines.…
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