Fourth Annual Cambridgeport History Day

Saturday, September 29 (rain or shine)

Join us to learn, explore, exhibit, and re-enact Cambridgeport History. Bring people together, create a sense of place, and and share history and common stories. Dana Park, on Magazine Street, between Lawrence and McTernan streets, is the event’s hub.

Events 

12:00 Noon

• “If This House Could Talk…” booth opens in Dana Park, with sign lists, and historical maps.
• Tour The Dana Family and the Early History of Cambridgeport led by Charles Sullivan starts in Dana Park
• 1812 re-enactors
  • Musket firings at
    • 1:00
    • 2:15
    • 3:30
• Activities in Dana Park provided by:
  • Cambridge Historical Society
  • Cambridge Historical Commission
  • Cambridge Public Library
  • Riverside Boat Club
  • Cambridge Arts Council
  • Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association (Including Magazine Beach update)
  • and citizen displays on the history of the Inner Belt
    

1:30

• Cambridge Post Office unveiling the 1812 stamp (this time is tennative)

2:30

• Dedication of 1812 street signs
  

5:00

• Neighborhood potluck, hosted by the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association 

Cambridgeport History Day is sponsored by the Cambridgeport History Project, co-chaired by Mayor Henrietta Davis and Michael Kenney. Partners include the Cambridge Historical Society, Cambridge Historical Commission, Cambridge Arts Council, Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association, Riverside Boat Club, and Central Square Business Association.

This neighborhood event was sponsored by Cambridge Trust Company, Cambridge Savings Bank, Forest City, and Riverside Boat Club.

Information on past Cambridgeport History Days

This site is hosted by the Cambridge Historical Society, an independent non-profit organization. We are not tax supported, we rely on memberships and contributions to make the history of Cambridge available and host educational programs.