2026 Season
EXHIBITS
250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Signature Quilt
“A Victorian Dressmaker’s Studio in 1860s-80s America” Explore Victorian fashion and homecrafts, curated by Andrea Streble
“My name is my identity and must not be lost.” Discover the lives and deaths of six women found in the ‘Hitchcock/Green/Allen Necrology,’” curated by Heather Ferguson Boyne
“Beginning to Find Out What ‘All Out’ Means” Explore WW2 homefront life in Cambridge, NY, curated by Eric Streble
May 20: Jared Towler: “It’s in the Dictionary”
June 17: Heather Ferguson Boyne: “The Origin of the Hitchcock/Green/Allen Necrology”
July 15: Ken Gottry: “Cambridge Centennial, 1873”
August 19: Eric Strebel: “World War II: Letters Home”
September 16: Gerry Preece: “Builder, Barker, Scout, and Carver: Four Giants from Cambridge”
October 21: Dr. Paul Walker: “Engineers of Independence: Army Engineers in the American Revolution, 1775-1783”
Monthly events:
3rd Wednesday Speaker Series
7 pm, at Embury Methodist,
41 W. Main St, Cambridge, NY
Antiques Road Show
Join us for an exciting fun (and museum fundraising) antique appraisal experience on the museum's lawn at 12 Broad St. Rain or shine, professional, experienced appraisers Jon and Nancy Lee, of Jon and Nancy Lee Antiques (estab. 1973) will evaluate your items and offer verbal appraisals for $10 per item. Jon and Nancy’s areas of expertise: Estate jewelry; antique coins; decorative arts; 18th Century furniture; country items; artwork; sterling silver and English sterling silver; European furniture and artwork; paintings; early toys; military items; more.
Homemade baked goods, water, and lemonade will be available to buy to complement the free-to-watch spectacle. Spontaneous oohs, aahs, and applause will be priceless.
Cemetery Tour
In this popular historic society fundraiser, gather with us at a local Cambridge cemetery as we walk through the cemetery and encounter some of Cambridge’s earliest historic figures who were interred there. Learn rich details about life during the Revolutionary War Era and after.
Advance ticket purchase is required. Specific registration, location, and event details will be posted closer to the event date.
Above-ground tomb of Minerva Buck McKie, and tombstone (with flag) for her husband, William, and their daughter, Katherine McKie, Woodlawn Cemetery, Cambridge, NY.
Historical Marker Dedication
Join us as we honor and celebrate the installation of an historic marker commemorating one remarkable woman, Minerva T. Buck McKie, and two significant events in the life of the Cambridge Historical Society and Museum: the 1894 founding, by Minerva, of the Ondawa Chapter of the DAR in Cambridge and the subsequent 1929 establishment of the Cambridge Historical Society. The Cambridge Historical Society and Museum gratefully acknowledges that the marker and ceremony is made possible due to the generosity and civic mindedness of the Pomeroy Foundation.
Victorian Holiday in Cambridge
Step back in time into the spirit of the season with a Victorian twist. Enjoy a delightful array of traditional snacks and join in the music sing-along for a heart-warming experience. Whether you're a seasoned resident or new to the area, this festive event is a chance to create lasting memories and connect with fellow revelers in the community. Save the date and be part of this joyful celebration, making the season in Cambridge truly special!
