Cambridge Historical Commission | Revolutionary Cambridge
Washington Takes Command Cambridge During the American
Revolution by the Historic Cambridge Collaborative This exciting
map and guide explores events in Cambridge during the Revolution
and identifies historic sites throughout the city. Soldiers from
all over New England were stationed here. The British marched
through town. And Washington really did sleep here -- and Mrs.
Washington, too. The illustrated map is available for only $1.00
(includes shipping) and may be purchased at the Cambridge
Historical Commission (831 Mass. Ave.), the Cambridge Historical
Society (159 Brattle St.), and the Visitors Information Booth in
Harvard Square. Orders can be made by mail. Click here for order
form and instructions. The Camp at Cambridge With the fighting
on April 19, 1775, the War for Independence had truly begun.
That night, the provincial Committee of Safety, the overseers of
colonial civil defense, met in the home of Jonathan Hastings, on
Cambridge Common. G