On April 19, 1775, Harvard sent at least one man from every household to drive the British back to Boston, and soldiers from the town fought in every ensuing battle north of the Chesapeake.

As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Harvard will hold a living history tour of the graves of Revolutionary soldiers buried in the Center Cemetery. An overview will describe Harvard’s growing resistance to oppressive actions by the British and its preparation for war. Visitors will visit the graves of six soldiers and hear their stories of patriotism, unity, and endurance.

DATE: Saturday, May 31st
Rain date: Sunday, June 1st

TIME: Tours at 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4 PM
Reservations for a time slot can be made by emailing curator@harvardhistory.org

LOCATION: Town Center Cemetery, next to Harvard General Store, 1 Still River Road, Harvard, MA 01451

PARKING: Parking available around the Common; at Bromfield School parking lot to the south of the cemetery, accessible by high school driveway at 14 Mass. Ave., Harvard.

ACCESSIBILITY: The site is generally accessible, but wheelchairs will need to move across the grass cemetery.

This program is offered by the Harvard Historical Society as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!