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Cambridge Common Massachusetts Avenue/Garden Street, Harvard Square \|

The Common was the center of rebel activity in the early years of the Revolution and the main camp and training ground for the Continental Army upon General George Washington's arrival in Cambridge on July 2, 1775. Today, visit a Civil War Monument and a new memorial commemorating the Irish famine.

Cambridge Historical Society 159 Brattle Street \| 617.547.4252 cambridgehistory.org

The Cambridge Historical Society has been a repository of history and culture for over 100 years. We are dedicated to promoting an interest in all aspects of the history and heritage of Cambridge.

Cooper-Frost-Austin House
21 Linnaean Street | 617.227.3956
historicnewengland.org

The Cooper-Frost-Austin House is clearly documented as the oldest dwelling still standing in the City of Cambridge.

Built by Samuel Cooper in 1681, the house is one of the earliest examples of a integral lean-to "half-house" with many original architectural features remaining. For example, the first floor east lean-to portion of the Cooper-Frost-Austin House provides a view of the earliest remaining window sash in the house which dates from Walter Cooper's ownership from 1718 to just before the American Revolution.

Succeeding generations undertook alterations to the fireplaces and applied various interior finishes. However, despite the many changes made, the early frame and much original finish detail survives intact.

2010 Open Hours: June 5 & August 7
Admission: $5; free for Historic New England members and Cambridge residents

Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center, The 41 Hampshire Street \| 617.876.5160 dantealighieri.net/cambridge

An Italian Cultural Center whose aim is to promote Italian culture and lanaguage. We have Italian language classes for Children (Pre-K to 12) on Saturday mornings from 10-12 Noon. Adult Italian language courses are on Tuesdays (7:00-9:30 PM) from October to June, divided into three trimesters: Fall, Winter and Spring. There are cultural programs at least once per month, including concerts, lectures, films, art exhibits, etc.

Episcopal: Christ Church of Cambridge Zero Garden Street \| 617.876.0200 cccambridge.org

Christ Church Cambridge is housed in the oldest church building in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The church is located in Harvard Square, by Cambridge Common. Built in 1761, the oldest church building in Cambridge was designed by Peter Harrison, America's first trained architect. Although most of its Tory congregation fled in 1774, the church was reopened on New Year's Eve 1775 when George and Martha Washington worshiped there. We are a vibrant parish; diverse in membership and filled with activities for everyone from infants (infant child care is always available Sunday mornings) to toddlers (Children's Chapel) to school aged children (Sunday School and Youth Choir) to teens (Youth Group and Youth Choir) to adults (EdBlock following the 10:00 service & education offerings throughout the year).

Hooper-Lee-Nichols House Cambridge Historical Society, 159 Brattle Street \| 617.547.4252

This c. 1685 house, remodeled into the Georgian style in the 1730's is one of the oldest in the Boston area. Visitors learn the social and architectural history of the house and of historic Brattle Street, known as "Tory Row". The research library is available by appointment.

Longfellow National Historic Site 105 Brattle Street \| 617.876.4491 nps.gov/long

Built in 1759, this house served as George Washington's headquarters (1775-1776), and home to the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1837-1882). During the nineteenth century, it was a gathering place for artists and writers, and today features original furnishings and art work from around the world. The Longfellow House bookstore features works, books, and cd's by Henry W. Longfellow, as well as a variety of other books by 19th century poets. In addition, to the works of Longfellow, the bookstore has available gardening books related to Longfellow garden, poetry translations, Afro-American poetry, and 18th and 19th century games for children.

Memorial Hall 45 Quincy Street \| 617.496.4595 fas.harvard.edu/~memhall

Expansive stained glass windows and marble tablets pay tribute to those Harvard associates who fell on behalf of the Union during the Civil War. Call for viewing hours.

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn Street \| 617.547.7105 mountauburn.org

An active cemetery, it is recognized as a National Historic Landmark,premier arboretum, outdoor museum of sculpture and architecture. Notablesburied there include: Mary Baker Eddy, Julia Ward Howe, Winslow Homer, andHenry Wadsworth Longfellow. Maps, information and audio tours are available.

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