How We Remember, What We Preserve: Washington's Legacy at Mount Vernon

Mon Apr 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Cambridge Public Library | Cambridge

Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Publisher/HostLongfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
How We Remember, What We Preserve: Washington's Legacy at Mount Vernon
Advertisement
To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of Cambridge non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, a seven-part speaker series taking place in-person and online.
Explore the 19th century origins of preservation at Mount Vernon, current conservation work, and the estate’s future, featuring:
-Doug Bradburn, President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and co-founder and editor of the book series, Early American Histories
-Andrea Sahin, Vice Regent for Massachusetts to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
This speaker series is made possible through the generous support of America's National Parks, a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. It is presented in partnership by the National Park Service/Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, History Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Historical Commission, and Cambridge MA250.
Advertisement

Event Venue

Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138-4125, United States

Tickets

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Discover more events by tags:

History in CambridgeEducation in Cambridge

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Cambridge

Vana
Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 pm Vana

The Sinclair - Cambridge

The National Black MBA --Elevate Your Brand @ BRED
Mon, 27 Apr at 10:00 am The National Black MBA --Elevate Your Brand @ BRED

BRED - Kendall Square

The Nuts and Bolts Research Paper Clinic (4\/27 - 5:00 p.m.) - IN PERSON
Mon, 27 Apr at 05:00 pm The Nuts and Bolts Research Paper Clinic (4/27 - 5:00 p.m.) - IN PERSON

Lamont Library, Room B30

Mass Restaurants United - Annual Meeting
Mon, 27 Apr at 05:30 pm Mass Restaurants United - Annual Meeting

Gufo

Fishbone
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Fishbone

The Sinclair Music Hall

Wu Lyf
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Wu Lyf

The Sinclair Music Hall

Caroline Kingsbury
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Caroline Kingsbury

Middle East - Downstairs

Tommy Newport
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Tommy Newport

Sonia

Fishbone at The Sinclair
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Fishbone at The Sinclair

The Sinclair

Solo Practice: On Pleasure and Attention
Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Solo Practice: On Pleasure and Attention

The Dance Complex

Cambridge is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Cambridge Events