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CANCELED — History Café 1: Wednesday, April 22
The Cambridge Historical Society regrets that this event has been canceled due to the recent […]
POSTPONED 2020 Spring Benefit
The Cambridge Historical Society is closely monitoring the recent outbreak of COVID-19. We continue […]
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Today, we're highlighting the wonderful photos tha

Today, we're highlighting the wonderful photos that have been framing your stories for the past few weeks. Adnan Onart (@adonart ) has been capturing Cambridge for years, and continues to produce beautiful work even in these trying times. Here are some of our absolute favorites. Thank you, Adnan!

"no one is outside. people are scared. I want Harv

"no one is outside. people are scared. I want Harvard sq and Central the way they used to be."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 03.20.2020. Add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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Cambridge photography by Adnan Onart: @adonart
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"Will we all be wearing face masks for ...months?

"Will we all be wearing face masks for ...months? years? How does that affect young black men who are going to be profiled even more readily if they are simply being good citizens?"
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Shared by Rachael, a Cambridge resident, on 04.10.2020. Add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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#localhistory #CambMA #CambridgeMA #DocumentingCOVID19

"I think that there is great opportunity for a re-

"I think that there is great opportunity for a re-centering of our society as we pare back to the basics. We are appreciating the simple things in life (food, shelter, etc,), expressing gratitude for those who are working night and day on the frontline of this crisis and those who show up to be our cashiers and delivery people in the face of danger to themselves, and we are slowing down our pace of life. I'm noticing more about the natural world around me; every day I look out the windows and note how the trees have changed and what is blooming in the gardens. I sit quietly and listen to birdsong. I breathe the cleaner air. I note how neighbors are helping neighbors; strangers are volunteering to help strangers. The anxiety and uncertainty are real; and so is the upswell in community and compassion for each other. We can and should build on this to create a more just, equitable, and greener world for all."
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Shared by a Cambridge Resident on 04.06.2020. Add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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Cambridge photography by Adnan Onart: @adonart
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#localhistory #CambMA #CambridgeMA #DocumentingCOVID19

"The Cambridge effort to support local businesses

"The Cambridge effort to support local businesses is very strong and makes me very proud of my city."
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Shared by Michaela on 03.21.2020. You can add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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Photography by Adnan Onart: @adonart
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#localhistory #CambMA #CambridgeMA #DocumentingCOVID19

"It’s surreal to drive around on city roads, and

"It’s surreal to drive around on city roads, and have it be like you’re in rural Canada."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 04.18.2020. You can add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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Photography by Adnan Onart: @adonart
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"I am doing okay, but I am starting to feel as tho

"I am doing okay, but I am starting to feel as though my life has no purpose. Before this, I went to school, I went to work, and I hung out with friends occasionally. Now I have none of that because of something that is completely out of everyone’s control. It’s an uneasy feeling."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 05.04.2020. You can add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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Photography by Adnan Onart: @adonart
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#localhistory #CambMA #CambridgeMA #DocumentingCOVID19

"I only know what the atmosphere is like in a very

"I only know what the atmosphere is like in a very tiny portion of Cambridge. My daughter is working from home and very stressed about the complications and shortcomings of that. My son was unemployed, and still is, so not much change there. My wife worries about everything all the time."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 04.19.2020. You can add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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"I am lucky in so many ways--I am healthy, my love

"I am lucky in so many ways--I am healthy, my loved ones are healthy, I still have a job and a comfortable home where I can stay. I only have to read the news to put any minor challenges I am facing into perspective. That being said, this is still really hard. It's hard to be home all the time. I miss being able to see friends and family, and I miss all the activities that used to bring people together. And most of all, I feel so anxious and worried on a daily basis about my loved ones, my community, and the world."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 04.11.2020. You can add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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"We rarely get to experience something as a commun

"We rarely get to experience something as a community that is so startlingly unique and dislocating. There is a pervasive awareness of the lifelong significance of this experience for everyone living through it. We share very few 'life will never be the same after' moments as a community. This will be one.”
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Shared by Gilda, a Cambridge resident, on 03.31.2020. You can add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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#localhistory #CambMA #CambridgeMA #DocumentingCOVID19

We love that so many of you have chosen to share y

We love that so many of you have chosen to share your stories with us. But we want to pause for a moment to remind you (and ourselves) that mental health is more important than filling out a form. If writing feels cathartic, we encourage you to share your experience using the link in our bio. But if telling your story doesn’t feel right at this moment, for any reason, that’s okay. Your story matters regardless of who knows it. We'll be here to listen if and when you're ready to share.
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#CambMA #LocalHistory #documentingcovid19

"I'm scared. My family doesn't live in The US and

"I'm scared. My family doesn't live in The US and [...] I'm really worried about them and can do nothing. We all are in this together and we can get through this together. stay strong everybody."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 03.20.2020. We're collecting Cambridge residents' stories. Add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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#localhistory #CambMA #CambridgeMA #DocumentingCOVID19

"I'm sad and angry. As part of a marginalized grou

"I'm sad and angry. As part of a marginalized group, I'm using the coping skills that I used prior to this crisis - mutual aid, standing up for the most marginalized and vulnerable, holding public officials accountable, collecting and giving away resources"
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 04.06.2020. We're collecting Cambridge residents' stories. Will you share yours? Add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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Photography by Adnan Onart: @adonart
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#localhistory #CambMA #cambridgemassachusetts #cambridgema #documentingcovid19

"I find myself increasingly anxious. I have found

"I find myself increasingly anxious. I have found myself wondering if I should write notes to my children and grandchildren in case I should fall ill and die before seeing them again."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 04.06.2020. We're collecting Cambridge residents' stories and we'd love to hear yours. Add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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Photography by Adnan Onart: @adonart
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#localhistory #CambMA #cambridgemassachusetts #documentingcovid19

"It is amazing to imagine what this experience wou

"It is amazing to imagine what this experience would be like without the Internet and videoconferencing. It feels like overnight, life moved onto Zoom and other platforms. Zoom classes, Zoom meetings, Zoom yoga, Zoom birthdays, Zoom religious services... When people look back on this experience, I think the many creative ways of using technology to overcome social distancing will be such a key part of the story."
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Shared by a Cambridge resident on 04.11.2020. We're collecting Cambridge residents' stories, and we'd love to have your story among them. Add your story to our COVID-19 Collection by clicking the link in our bio.
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