Posts Tagged ‘West Cambridge’
A Century of the Cambridge Humane Society and Changing Approaches to Mitigating Poverty
By Beth Folsom, 2026 Today, the phrase “humane society” conjures up notions of a group dedicated to animal welfare and finding homes for adoptable pets. But in previous centuries, humane societies were organizations created to save and enhance human lives. Modeled on the Royal Humane Society that had been established in Britain in 1774, the…
Read MoreJuly 14 + 18: Monuments and Memorials Guided Tour
Details Monuments and Memorials in Cambridge: A Guided TourTuesday, July 14, 5:30-7:00 p.m.Saturday, July 18, 10:00-11:30 a.m.Registration required$15 Whose Story is Told? Cambridge is a city filled with monuments. Statues, plaques, and memorials across the city commemorate people and events from its nearly four hundred years of settlement. But who decides what is worthy of…
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 MoreApril 14-16: Tours of 159 Brattle Street
Missed our previous open houses? Join us for a tour! History Cambridge is entering a bold new era. As we prepare to sell our long-time headquarters at the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House, we invite you to join us for a tour of this remarkable building. Built in 1685, 159 Brattle Street is the second-oldest house in Cambridge…
Read MoreApril 30: Dialogue Dinner
Dialogue Dinner: A Different Kind of Dinner Party Thursday, April 30, 20266-8 pm159 Brattle Street (History Cambridge headquarters)Registration requiredLimited space available! This dinner is at capacity! Join us for a unique and memorable evening where we foster deeper connections and build a sense of community around a shared theme. WHAT TO EXPECT This is not…
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 MoreMarch 26: Pricked and Painted: Tattooing in the 19th Century
Thursday, March 26, 20266-7:30 pmLongfellow House – Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site105 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MAFreeSpace is limited; please register! Can’t make the event in person? Watch the livestream! Pricked and Painted: Tattooing in the 19th Century How prevalent were tattoos in the 1800s, how widespread were they, and who had them? Charles Longfellow, the…
Read More“Love Letter to Lowell School” is a Valentine to Culture and Community
By Beth Folsom, 2026 This year the New School of Music will celebrate its 50th year providing instrumental and vocal music lessons and performance opportunities to students of all ages in the Cambridge community. For 46 of those years, NSM has been located at the former Lowell School, at 25 Lowell Street in West Cambridge.…
Read MoreWest Cambridge History Hub
2026 is our year of West Cambridge! Check out our upcoming events A Brief History of West Cambridge As defined by the City of Cambridge’s Community Development Department, the neighborhood of West Cambridge is bounded on the west by Fresh Pond, on the north by Concord Avenue, on the south by the Charles River and…
Read MoreWest Cambridge’s Lewisville Neighborhood Highlights Resilience of the Black Community
By Beth Folsom, 2026 Although there are many in Cambridge who have never heard of Lewisville, this area of West Cambridge has been a vibrant and enduring part of the city’s history for over two centuries. The neighborhood, roughly bounded by Concord Avenue, Garden Street, and Shepard Street, was a community made up largely of…
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