Since its incorporation in 1897, the mission of the Harvard Historical Society has been to preserve the stories, events, art, and heritage that shaped the town of Harvard. In 1966, The Harvard Historical Society purchased the Still River Baptist Church. The church is now home to the Society and its collections, and serves as a vital resource to the community, hosting a variety of programs and cultural events.

The Society is unique in having furniture and objects from Harvard’s Shaker Village and a rare, historical organ. It also has a large collection of furniture, textiles, paintings, and artifacts, all illustrative of Harvard’s past. Pieces from the collections are on display and may be seen at Society events, or by appointment.