Your city, Your stories
- 159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- 617-547-4252
- info@historycambridge.org
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History Cambridge is the founding organization of Cambridge 400 and will also be facilitating the anniversary programming through 2030.
History Cambridge was founded in 1905 by a group of historians, the Cambridge Historical Society initially met in private homes and on the Harvard campus to present lectures on Cambridge history. Beginning in 1906, these lectures were published as The Proceedings. Not long after, the Society began collecting books, documents, significant papers, photographs, and objects. Together these materials made the basis for our archives and collections.
We’ve come a long way since our 1905 beginnings. What started as a group of amateur history enthusiasts has taken a fresh, new direction. In 2021 we became History Cambridge, a reflection of our efforts to be a relevant and responsive historical voice in Cambridge. We do that by recognizing that every person in our city knows something about Cambridge’s history, and their knowledge matters.
History Cambridge is the private non-profit group coordinating the Cambridge 400 efforts.
History Cambridge uses history to catalyze the connections that make Cambridge, Massachusetts more vibrant and cohesive.
History is so much more than just a list of events that happened. We dig deeper to uncover the knowledge that everyone in this city holds a piece of. By weaving that knowledge together we can explore how the past influences the present—and use what we learn to shape a more just future.
We are a private non-profit funded by individual and corporate donations.
We appreciate your support!