Getting to Know HC

Learn about the history of Holy Cross through virtual tours, webinars and other video presentations.

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Hidden (Virtually) in Plain Sight: A Holy Cross Historical Tour, Part 2

Thomas M. Cadigan and Office of Alumni Relations, College of the Holy Cross

With so much to tell, we did a sequel! Join Tom Cadigan '02, associate director of Alumni Relations, for a fun, interactive tour of campus that highlights some little-known facts and legends of Mount St. James. What is unusual about the rooftop of O'Kane Hall? Did the College really work to "move" I-290 around Fitton Field? Find out! Developed by the late Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., professor of history and College historian (who literally wrote the book on HC!), this online tour, a sequel to "Part I" that was offered in April 2020, will expand your knowledge of Holy Cross history and lore.
Hidden (Virtually) in Plain Sight: A Holy Cross Historical Tour, Part 4

Thomas M. Cadigan and Office of Alumni Relations, College of the Holy Cross

With so much more to tell, we decided to do a sequel (again)! Join Tom Cadigan '02, associate director of Alumni Relations, for a fun, interactive tour of campus that highlights some little-known facts and legends of Mount St. James. Why is Linden Lane a misnomer? Was Mary Chapel once used for artillery practice? What Kimball Quad mystery baffled College leaders for decades? Find out! This online tour, a continuation of Part I (April 2020), Part II (June 2020) and Part III (Halloween 2020), will expand your knowledge of Holy Cross history, mystery and lore - and will be fun too!
Hidden (Virtually) in Plain Sight: A Holy Cross Historical Tour, Part 5

Thomas M. Cadigan

With so much more to tell, we've decided to do a sequel (again)! There are lessons etched in stone, glass and other materials across the Holy Cross campus that are timeless and incredibly relevant today. These words and images mark specific events, noteworthy people and the passage of time. This virtual tour will highlight some interesting engravings and imagery around campus (some prominent, some a bit off the beaten path) and how they factor into the rich tapestry of our Holy Cross history.
Hidden (Virtually) in Plain Sight: Campus Tour, Part 1

Thomas M. Cadigan and Office of Alumni Relations, College of the Holy Cross

Expand your knowledge of Holy Cross history and lore. Did exorcisms really take place on campus? What happened to the tower bell? What was unusual about Alumni Hall when it opened? Find out! Join Tom Cadigan ‘02, associate director of Alumni Relations, for an interactive virtual tour of campus that will highlight some little-known facts and legends of Mount St. James. Developed by the late Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., professor of history and College historian (who literally wrote the book on HC!), this online tour will expand your Holy Cross horizons...and will be fun too!
Legends, Myths & Tall Tales of Holy Cross: HALLOWEEN EDITION

Thomas M. Cadigan and Office of Alumni Relations, College of the Holy Cross

Who doesn't like a good ghost story?

Join Tom Cadigan ‘02, associate director of Alumni Relations, for an interactive virtual campus tour that highlights some little-known (spooky!) facts and legends of Holy Cross. Are the exorcism rumors true? Did secret underground tunnels ever exist (do they still)?

This online tour, a Halloween-themed sequel to two earlier campus historical tours (Part I from April 2020 and Part II from June 2020) will expand your Holy Cross horizons - and will be fun too!
Lessons in the Leaves: A History Tour through the Holy Cross Trees

Thomas M. Cadigan and Office of Alumni Relations, College of the Holy Cross

Expand your knowledge of HC history, mystery, and lore - through its campus beauty.

The planting of commemorative trees, as well as trees for shade and beauty, has long been a tradition at Holy Cross. The campus has (literally) expanded and developed around them. Several trees honor former students, faculty, administrators and distinguished visitors - they tell a story of how these people helped to shape the College into what it is today. This virtual tour highlights some of these trees and the people - and stories - they represent.

Additional resources:
- College of the Holy Cross Campus Arboretum (3rd ed.), 2009 https://crossworks.holycross.edu/campus_arboretum/2/
- Holy Cross Archives and Distinctive Collections https://www.holycross.edu/archives-and-special-collections
- Thy Honored Name: A History of The College of the Holy Cross, 1843-1994 https://www.amazon.com/Thy-Honored-Name-History-1843-1994/dp/0813209110
Pakachoag: Where the River Bends

Thomas Doughton, Colin Novick, Sarah Luria, and Ian Kaloyanides

This film documents the history of the relationship between the Nipmuc people and the College of the Holy Cross, beginning with the purchase of land by Father James Fitton and Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick, S.J. on Pakachoag Hill. It explores the forgotten history of the College and its relationship to the indigenous people while challenging the romanticized or inaccurate ways in which the Nipmuc people have been portrayed.

A high resolution version is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ1dmllDPnQ