Women in the Lead: The Women Who Opened Doors and Changed the Room

Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

355 Main St | Cambridge

The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture
Publisher/HostThe Cambridge Museum of History & Culture
Women in the Lead: The Women Who Opened Doors and Changed the Room
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Local history exhibition opening reception, guest speakers, light refreshments, music - free & open to all!
About this Event

Join and Cambridge City Councilor E. Denise Simmons for an afternoon honoring Women in the Lead: The Women Who Opened Doors and Changed the Room.

WOMEN IN THE LEAD is an exhibition of images and stories in Cambridge, MA celebrating women who have made tremendous contributions to the city.

ENTER and learn about stories of trailblazing women in Cambridge from the 17th century to present day.

OPENING RECEPTION, GUEST SPEAKERS, MUSIC, LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

  • Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Kendall Public Lobby, Kendall Square, 355 Main St, Cambridge
  • Light refreshments will be served.
  • Free and open to all! ADA Accessible

Thank you to our generous sponsors, BXP and the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority, and our partners at Cambridge Arts and the Department of Public Works for making Women in the Lead: The Women Who Opened Doors and Changed the Room possible.

For more information, please contact: [email protected]


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355 Main St, 355 Main Street, Cambridge, United States

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