Reminisce and enjoy a fascinating display of video and images commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 flood.
Explore and re-live the fascinating events, images, and videos surrounding Cambridge's great flood of 1974.
Images and videos of this historic event will be on display 10am to 11am and noon to 2pm.
At 11am join Ken DePodesta and Tom Smith, who, after the 1974 flood, were instrumental in helping to guide the planning and integration of flood protection with open space development along the Grand River through Cambridge.
Additional events will be happening at Cambridge City Hall and around downtown Galt including:
This event is presented in partnership with Cambridge Fire Hall Museum and the City of Cambridge Archives.
Photo courtesy of the City of Cambridge Archives
Accessibility
If you require an accessibility accommodation for this program or event, please tell us how we can meet your needs as soon as possible so arrangements can be organized. If you require a sign language interpreter, please let us know at least two-weeks (10 working weekdays) before the program date.
If you are attending a registered program with a support person, please add your support worker as a guest when you sign up.
COST: Free
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Programs + Workshops |
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