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We use history to catalyze the connections that make Cambridge, Massachusetts more vibrant and cohesive.
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Mayflower Memories: East Cambridge History Event!

Join History Cambridge at the old Mayflower Poultry building (625 Cambridge St) to celebrate this iconic landmark!

Hear personal stories from the former owners, the Silver family, and share your own memories.
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Dec. 10: Mayflower Memories - History Cambridge
Mayflower Memories: Gathering Stories of East Cambridge Wednesday, December 106-7 pmEast Cambridge History Center625 Cambridge StreetFree Join History Cambridge for “Mayflower Memories,” a special pro...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Come explore the industrial history of East Cambridge with Michael Kuchta, History Cambridge board member and co-author of Born in Cambridge. You’ll learn about the products East Cambridge has specialized in, the people who made them, and the community they built. FREE!
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Peace through publishing: Edwin Ginn, textbooks and the World Peace Foundation
Book publishing, particularly textbooks, was already well represented in Cambridge by the end of the 19th century, largely because of the city’s universities. Then came Ginn & Co., led by a Universalist on a mission.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Join us for a unique event! Long-time residents from the East End House Senior Program will lead atour of East Cambridge. Hear directly from those who lived it. Two chances to tour! historycambridge.org/events/lifet...
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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History Cambridge was proud to suppor this project. Go Dance Complex! 👏
October 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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See you Thursday! 🧑‍🍳
October 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Multicultural Arts Center opens its season and reflects on its place in Cambridge History
The Multicultural Arts Center opened its doors in 1985 and has committed itself to providing a diverse array of artistic programs. Its season begins Thursday.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Join us on October 23!
October 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Don't just read about history, taste it! 😋Join us Oct. 23 for Culinary Crossroads. We explore the food stories behind local icons from Joyce Chen to Julia Child. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. #CambridgeMA shorturl.at/78R1V
The background is a collage of historical food-related documents. The main text is large and bold, reading: "CULINARY CROSSROADS A Fundraiser for History Cambridge" The top right of the image features the History Cambridge logo, a stylized circular sunburst design. Below the main title are the details of the event: Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (with their logo, a whisk and a spoon forming a circle) Thursday, October 23 6-8 pm At the bottom of the post, two sponsor logos are visible: Eastern Bank and Cambridge Trust. The background collage includes a partial black-and-white menu from "A Wursthaus Special," a document from "Joyce Chen," and other historical food-related images. The overall design has a vintage, archival feel.
September 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Nineteenth-century murder in East Cambridge touched on class, ethnicity, dangers of alcohol
The nature of the 1891 killing of Bridget Ryan and its immediate aftermath was more salacious and appealing to the public than whatever happened in the months and years after his conviction – of which nothing is known.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Calling all East Cambridge enthusiasts! 📣

History Cambridge is shaking up the typical tour with a crowd-sourced "un-tour" on Saturday, October 4th, at 11 am. More info: historycambridge.org/events/octob...
October 4: East Cambridge Un-Tour - History Cambridge
Guided tour of East CambridgeSaturday, October 4 at 11 am(Rain date Sunday, October 5 at 11 am)Free Taking requests and sharing the mic! On October 4, History Cambridge is trying out a new type of gui...
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September 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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The dream of an innovative, steam-powered monorail once soared over Cambridge, promising a future of easy commuting—so what brought this high-flying idea back down to earth? Read on! ⬇️
September 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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We're partnering with The Multicultural Arts Center for a special History Café celebrating the vibrant Portuguese-speaking immigrant communities that have shaped East Cambridge. Join us Aug. 22 for an artist talk, history presentation, and a diverse storytelling panel. tinyurl.com/yxcs7uec
August 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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We had a lot of fun last weekend in East Cambridge, thanks to the City of Cambridge's Community Development Department. We talked about East Cambridge history through the medium of craft! Looking forward to reprising the activities at other East Cambridge locations this fall.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Lessons in East Cambridge history: Reflections on two centuries of newspaper coverage
Examining the “big picture” view of East Cambridge over two centuries underscores how important local news coverage is to an understanding of an area.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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"Crafted in East Cambridge" is happening this Saturday! Join us for a drop-in event from 12-2 PM at 688 Cambridge St. (next to Gufo). Come for hands-on crafts inspired by East Cambridge's historic industries like glass mosaics & wooden sign painting. #EastCambridge #cambma #cambridgeplays
July 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Where in East Cambridge was Haruguri Hall? Or Benzy’s Bologna Factory??

In 1970, Cambridge resident John Carver compiled a list of areas in the city that he remembered from his youth. Check out the full list at at Cambridge Day: buff.ly/Jjb38FG
June 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Grand Prix Elmendorf celebrates French culture in Cambridge
Cambridge and Eighth streets close to cars Sunday as East Cambridge hosts Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain, a competition that celebrates French bread-baking traditions. But there are many ways French and French-Canadian culture have enriched Cambridge over the centuries.
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June 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Where does East Cambridge really begin and end? 🤔Back in 1941, that question sparked a legendary baseball game between the DeAros and the Foundry Fielders! ⚾️ This incredible story brings to life a time when neighborhood pride was settled on the field. buff.ly/ETBMqc4 #CambridgeMA #HistoricBaseball
In 1941, the ‘Dearos’ fought the ‘Foundry Fielders’ over where the borders of East Cambridge ended - Cambridge Day
In planning a reunion of current and former East Cambridge residents, it was a contention that to belong one must live east of the train tracks. Those “dearos,” it was said, risked being replaced by “...
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May 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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In the organ-making history of East Cambridge, two small-business owners dominated
In a season of graduations and weddings, it is worth noting Cambridge’s history of building the instrument that provides the soundtrack: the church organ. 
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May 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Our heartfelt thanks to East Cambridge Savings Bank for their generous support! 🎉 Togetherwe are making Cambridge's history accessible for everyone. We recently hosted a fantastic History Cafe at their main branch. It's a beautiful space – feel free to pop in and explore its historic charm! 🏛️
The grand interior of East Cambridge Savings Bank's main branch, showing the tall, marble-clad wall behind the teller line with decorative arched insets. Two large, ornate hanging lamps illuminate the space, and a table with a blue tablecloth and a sign are set up in the foreground. A detailed view of the ornate, painted ceiling inside the East Cambridge Savings Bank, featuring a central medallion with classical figures surrounded by intricate green, pink, and gold geometric and floral patterns. Two ceiling fans are visible in the corners.
May 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Join us tomorrow to view the Mayflower Poultry sign up close! AND get free plants AND talk about history.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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FREE! This Saturday!
East Cambridge in the Revolution tour

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May 3: East Cambridge in the Revolution tour - History Cambridge
Saturday, May 3, 2025 2-3:30 pmFree; registration required Limited space availableWeather date: Sunday, May 4 at 2 pm About the tour East Cambridge is a neighborhood whose role in the Revolutionary Wa...
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April 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Fort Putnam: East Cambridge’s stronghold of the Revolution
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution seems a good time to revisit the story of Fort Putnam and its role in driving British troops out of Boston.
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April 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM