Nov. 17 Pies with Petsi Recap: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge with Renee McLeod

Renee gesturing emphatically with pie crust dough

What is it about pie that brings us all together? The delicious dish can be sweet or savory, it can be filled with all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Crust designs and composition vary, and the origins and shapes of pie and the various shapes and compositions the pastry has taken go back thousands of years. For many, pies might seem complicated, pie crust in particular is so difficult that there is a booming market for pre-made crust, available in nearly all big-budget grocery stores. 

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“Shaped By Cambridge” –Virtual Conversations

What do a Mississippi-born blues/jazz musician, a three-term US Poet Laureate, a legendary basketball coach, and an award-winning NPR host have in common? Cambridge, Massachusetts! Here at the Cambridge Historical Society, we believe that through their experiences, every person in our city knows something about Cambridge’s history, and their knowledge matters. We support people in…

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2017 Spring Benefit

Cambridge Historical Society Spring 2017 Benefit: Made in Cambridge

“Made in Cambridge”—A Benefit for the Cambridge Historical SocietyWednesday, 05/03/2017 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Enjoy good company, hors’ d’oeuvres, wine, and beer donated by Cambridge Brewing Company. Support the work of the Society at our Spring Benefit, and celebrate this year’s theme, asking ‘What Does Cambridge Make?’. Featuring:-A conversation with three of Cambridge’s own makers:…

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Spindler Chocolates Demo Class 2017 Fundraiser for CHS

[soliloquy id=”2491″] Fri, 02/24/2017, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning chocolate making basics. We’ll discuss equipment, ingredients, and process, including fillings, and how to vary texture and flavor. This is largely a demonstration class, but you will go home with an assortment of chocolates! What better way to…

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