The Cambridge Historical Society (CHS) will once again be hosting Cambridge Civil War Days, in Cambridge Village, with various educational and entertaining activities held this year on August 23 and 24. Free and open to the public both Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 3:30 PM.

CHS has scheduled a wide range of displays, speakers, period music, along with a full encampment and demonstrations by the infantry, artillery, and cavalry throughout the day and other activities such as wood working, cooking and wool spinning. Each day concludes with a reenactment of battle tactics used in the war. Our popular photo booth will once again be in operation, allowing you to dress up in period clothing and have your photo taken for a memorable souvenir.

This year a special exhibit, "In Their Own Words; Our Cambridge Soldiers", will honor the Cambridge soldiers who served in the Civil War. The exhibit is comprised of interesting excerpts from documents written by the soldiers themselves describing their experiences during the War, along with photographs and a full listing of the soldiers attributed to Cambridge. Copies of letters from the soldiers and other documents written by soldiers will be displayed.

This will be the CHS' last year hosting this event, so please don't miss it!!