A Celebration of Cambridgeport History is organized by the Cambridgeport History Project, co-chaired by Henrietta Davis and Michael Kenney.
A Celebration of Cambridgeport History
Including “If This House Could Talk…”
October 3, 2009, Rain or Shine!
"If This House Could Talk"
Check out the locations of the signs
Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association Potluck
Thanks to the people and organizations that helped
"If This House Could Talk..."
Check out the locations of the ITHCT Signs
What happened in your neighborhood two, or twenty, or two hundred years ago? Celebrate Cambridgeport with a variety of walking tours, an encampment and ceremony at Fort Washington, and other exciting activities.
“If This House Could Talk . . .” invites residents and visitors to explore the intimate history of this rich neighborhood. On October 3 and 4, Cambridgeport neighbors and businesses will display original signs sharing choice tidbits about events—contemporary or historic, personal or public—that happened in their buildings. (These signs will complement the neighborhood’s official historic markers.) Cathie Zusy, the project’s organizer, hopes that “neighbors will stroll around, discovering great stories that took place just around the corner.” Interested explorers may pick up a map of historic sites and a list of sign locations on Saturday, October 3 from 10am-5pm at Dana Park.
Fort Washington Rededication
Activities in Dana Park
Due to rain, there was a limited presence in the park. The following groups weathered the storm:
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“If This House Could Talk…” booth
10am-5pm Go to the ITHCT booth for lists of sign locations, a brand new official historic map of the neighborhood (developed by Michael Kenney in association with the CHS), and copies of 1857, 1873 and 1916 maps of Cambridgeport for study. - A Mystery History Photo Contest (Cambridge Historical Society)
Test your knowledge of Cambridgeport past and present. Look at photographs of buildings and building details; if you can identify all or most of the images, you’ll win a prize and bragging rights as a Cambridgeport expert. Led by the Cambridge Historical Society
- A Long History of the River - Led by the Riverside Boat Club
Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association Potluck
As part of the History Day festivities the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association held its community party and pot luck at Dana Park at 4 p.m. For further information about the Dana Park party and pot luck, please contact the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association, c/o Bill August at billaugustUSA@aol.com.
For further information, e-mail: cport@cambridgehistory.org or call the Cambridge Historical Society at 617-547-4252.
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THANKS!
Our Celebration of Cambridgeport History happened thanks to its fabulous volunteer committee and its many friends and local businesses that donated time or materials. These include:
Ames Safety Envelope Company
Classic Graphx
Ward Maps
Jim Roberts at Cambridge Communication Design
Ed Rice, Grace Church
Scott Chisolm
Howard Brightman
Mitch Ryerson
Sam Kendall
Dave Kamishlian
Mara Goldberg
Charlie Merzbacher
Ann Lynch
The C-port Neighborhood Association was able to hire the band thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety as administered by the Cambridge Police Department.
