Beth Folsom

by | Aug 26, 2024 | Did You Know? |

For most Cantabrigians today, as well as most people across the nation, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Students and teachers prepare for the return to school and white pants make their exit from the “approved” seasonal wardrobe – at least among those who adhere to long-standing rules of fashion. Many see the long weekend as a chance to get away one last time before the fall routine begins, and the holiday is marked by cookouts, beach trips and blowout sales.

Join us in front of the Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway , Mid-Cambridge, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday for a fun-filled afternoon as we hit the road for the Open Archives 2024: Archives Road trip! This free annual event hosted by the Cambridge Historical Commission invites you to explore the history of our city with the help of archivists from multiple repositories.

by | Oct 14, 2024 | Did You Know? | Indigenous Peoples Day brings opportunities for education and action Monday, October 14, 2024

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Did You Know? | Skills at chemistry and introduction to society primed Pauline Hopkins for writing and action

Although the peculiar mix of apprehension and excitement that has surrounded recent national elections (including Tuesday’s) may seem to be a recent phenomenon, Cantabrigians of previous centuries shared many of the same sentiments.

“Bounty,” the newly installed film at Boston's Old State House, is only nine minutes long, but its powerful and disturbing message looms much larger for audiences. Whether tourists or locals, visitors to the Old State House usually expect to tour the 1713 building to glimpse the legislative history of Massachusetts, particularly the events and public debates surrounding the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre and other aspects of Revolutionary history. Now part of

In 2024, our Neighborhood History Center initiative immersed us in the heart of North Cambridge. This vibrant community, brimming with close-knit families, beloved institutions and burgeoning gems, embraced us warmly. Our two-month pop-up History Center at 2322 Massachusetts Ave. was a triumph, thanks to the enthusiastic welcome from longtime residents and newcomers. Countless friendly faces, human and furry, made our time there truly memorable.

by | Dec 30, 2024 | Did You Know? | New Years in Cambridge of the past held meaning as ways to address moments of crisis such as war

Over the past two years, History Cambridge has chosen one of Cambridge's 13 neighborhoods to explore in depth. Following our examinations of Cambridgeport (2023) and North Cambridge (2024), we will spend 2025 in East Cambridge, and we welcome the community's ideas and questions about the neighborhood's rich history.