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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Cambridge Common served as a campsite for the Continental Army during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War in 1775.
The Washington Elm, under which George Washington is said to have taken command of the Continental Army, once stood on Cambridge Common.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, erected in 1870, honors the Cambridge men who served in the Civil War.
Cambridge Common was a gathering place for abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass, who spoke there advocating for the end of slavery.
Cambridge Common is adjacent to Harvard Yard and has historically been a space for students and faculty to gather and protest.
The Irish Famine Memorial, located in the park, commemorates the Irish immigrants who fled the Great Famine and settled in Cambridge.
The Alexander W. Kemp Playground in Cambridge Common is known for its innovative design, encouraging imaginative play for children.
