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History Cambridge We use history to catalyze the connections that make Cambridge, Massachusetts more vibrant and cohesive.

Want to help shape how local history is remembered and shared? History Cambridge is looking for passionate individuals t...
10/24/2026

Want to help shape how local history is remembered and shared? History Cambridge is looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors as we build toward Cambridge 400 in 2030.

We are a community-driven organization dedicated to amplifying untold stories, bridging neighborhood divides, and ensuring everyone sees themselves in our city's narrative. Whether you are a lifelong resident, a community organizer, or a professional looking to make a local impact, your unique perspective is welcome.

We are especially seeking collaborative candidates with expertise in legal affairs or marketing and communications. The position involves roughly five to ten hours per month, and applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through late January 2027.

Learn more at our website: https://buff.ly/5ov1DwC
Or reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Join us and CCTV for this meaningful event!
10/20/2026

Join us and CCTV for this meaningful event!

We're excited to visit this new temporary exhibition at MIT: "Howe, Manning & Almy: Boston’s First All-Woman Firm and th...
10/15/2026

We're excited to visit this new temporary exhibition at MIT: "Howe, Manning & Almy: Boston’s First All-Woman Firm and the Changing Face of Architecture."

Lois Lilley Howe was an active member of our organization into her 80s, and we have a whole History Hub about her on our website: https://buff.ly/J4IH00S

Learn more about her and Eleanor Manning and Mary Almy at a free open house in the Maihaugen Gallery (14N-130) on Wednesday, October 21.

More here: https://buff.ly/THCK7m9

Images courtesy MIT Distinctive Collections

We will be at the Kendall/MIT Open Space this Saturday for their annual Fall Party! Stop by for live music, hands-on art...
10/13/2026

We will be at the Kendall/MIT Open Space this Saturday for their annual Fall Party! Stop by for live music, hands-on art activities, free cotton candy and popcorn, face painting, and more autumn fun. History Cambridge will have historical objects, Cambridge-themed candy, and volunteers eager to chat with you about local history.

We’re just a week away from stepping into one of Cambridge’s most significant—yet often overlooked—historic spaces.For m...
10/12/2026

We’re just a week away from stepping into one of Cambridge’s most significant—yet often overlooked—historic spaces.

For more than 200 years, Lewisville in West Cambridge stood as a testament to the perseverance of the city’s Black community. Established after the Revolutionary War by free-born and self-emancipated individuals, it became a crucial space for equality and resource sharing in a rapidly changing world.

History Cambridge is excited to lead this special walking tour on October 20th and 24th and we’d love for you to join us!

🎟️ Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today: https://buff.ly/mSi8Ls8

In 1907, a group of visionaries proposed creating a brand-new artificial island in the middle of the Charles River to se...
10/07/2026

In 1907, a group of visionaries proposed creating a brand-new artificial island in the middle of the Charles River to serve as a shared civic center for Boston and Cambridge. Complete with grand Beaux-Arts architecture, high stone embankments, and space for a unified metropolitan government, St. Botolph’s Island promised to fundamentally reshape the local urban landscape.

While the ambitious project was ultimately shelved after two decades of changing plans, its story offers a fascinating look into the history of local urban planning, regional governance, and the power dynamics of public space.

Kaliyah Macaraig explores the rise, evolution, and legacy of this unbuilt metropolis in her latest article on our blog. Read the full piece to discover how a hundred-year-old architectural vision still raises essential questions about who our cities are truly built for today.

https://buff.ly/eOzZbeD

Happy Birthday to pioneering cyclist Kittie Knox! 🥳
10/07/2026

Happy Birthday to pioneering cyclist Kittie Knox! 🥳

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