Posts Tagged ‘tour’
Reflecting on the 2019 History Tour
Amelia Zurcher, 2019 Summer Programs Intern Approaching local history through the question “How Does Cambridge Engage?” has given me an interesting lens into the city’s years of activism and community-building. Throughout the summer of 2019, I spent many days strolling Cambridge’s streets, sifting through archives, and talking with local residents. When I first began research…
Read MoreWicked Local: Cambridge self-guided tour tells tales of Caribbean immigrants in The Port
July 16, 2018 “As the British began squeezing out ordinary sugar cane farmers on the Caribbean islands in the mid-19th Century, it became tougher for unskilled agriculture workers to make a living. Many turned to America, looking for factory work to support their families. In Cambridge’s Port neighborhood, that history has left an impact for…
Read More2018-Past-History Cafés and Self-Guided Tours
Check back soon for dates to upcoming History Cafés and Self-Guided Tours! History Cafés are lively conversations with experts, bringing a historical perspective to timely topics in unique settings around Cambridge. They are social, conversational, and fun. Come to learn, stay for good conversation, refreshments, and cheer! This year’s “Where is Cambridge From?” History Cafés…
Read More07/09/18: Past — History Café 3 & Walking Tour: Caribbean Community in the Port
We want to thank the fantastic speakers, those who led the walking tour, Joe Galusha and Marian Darlington-Hope, as well as the history café, when we were joined by Cleola Payne and Selvin Chambers, as well as the Lamplighter Brewing Co. for providing a wonderful space, and of course everyone who showed up and participated! We learned a lot about the history and current situation of the Port neighborhood, especially the Caribbean community which has been so central to its story.
Read MorePast “Whose Kendall?” History Café and Self-Guided Tour
Join us Tuesday, 9/12/17 at Cambridge Brewing Company for a Self-Guided Tour & Talk about this dramatically changing neighborhood of Cambridge with Daniel Berger-Jones from Cambridge Historical Tours and Peter Abair from Mass Bio. Cambridge Brewing Company is located at 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02139. Click here to buy tickets Check back soon for…
Read MorePast – Cambridge Discovery Day: Five Senses Over Five Centuries Tour
Engage all your senses as you explore the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House with Daniel Berger-Jones from Cambridge Historical Tours. We will cover four hundred years of Cambridge history through sights, sounds, smells, taste, and touch. Space is limited to 25 people, and the event is free as part of Cambridge Discovery Day. The Hooper-Lee-Nichols House is not…
Read MoreFive Senses Over Five Centuries Tour
Engage all your senses as you explore the c.1685 Hooper-Lee-Nichols House with costumed guide Daniel Berger-Jones of Cambridge Historical Tours. Ages: Perfect for guests ages 8+ Group size: Up to 25 people Cost: Please contact us to discuss pricing Our tours are by appointment only. Please contact us at info@historycambridge.org or 617-547-4252 to arrange a…
Read MorePast ”History Café & Walking Tour – Clay, Bricks, Dump, Park: A Walking Tour & Talk of North Cambridge”
DIY: You can download a PDF of this walking tour here and follow along with Joe Galusha’s audio commentary below: Thursday, July 13, 2017, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT As glaciers retreated from the North American continent 10,000 years ago, they left behind vast deposits of clay in North Cambridge. Roughly 9,800 years later,…
Read MorePast History Café & Walking Tour – When Crafty Women Move Domestic Arts to the Public Realm
Thursday, 04/27/2017, 5:30pm–8:00pm Walking Tour, 5:30-6:20 PM Stroll past “Bee” members’ homes, and hear their stories; all in the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House vicinity. Tour led by Steve Pinkerton. Meet in front of the Longfellow House National Historical Site, 105 Brattle Street. Tour starts promptly at 5:30pm, please arrive a few minutes early. History Cafe, 6:30-8 PM A parlor…
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