Take a look at some of our past events
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
Self guided tours:
Cambridge and the American Revolution Cell Phone Tour
William James' Cambridge
Cambridgeport History Map
Culinary Cambridge
Folk Music in Cambridge
Art in Cambridge
Hunt for History: A Tory Row Quest
Are you looking for a free, fun, family activity? The Cambridge Historical Society can send you on a hunt for history.
The Tory Row Quest is a self-guided, historical and architectural treasure hunt focusing on Cambridge before and during the American Revolution. Rhyming clues lead to different points of interest along Brattle Street while telling the story of the people who once lived here. The last clue leads to a hidden "treasure" and a visitor log where you can write comments, or perhaps a history-inspired poem, like this one written by Jessica, Joshua and Isaac Colman:
We walked the blocks
to find the treasure
We had lots of fun
it was a pleasure
Thanks for all the interesting facts
for to the 1700's we journeyed back.
Pick up your quest map during open hours at the Hooper-Lee-Nichols House or call the Society and we will send one to you. Seek, and history ye shall find!
This activity funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.
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events 2010, events 2009,
events 2008, events 2007, events 2006, events 2005, events 2004, events 2003
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