Visit the Harvard Historical Society in the historic Still River Baptist Church building as we examine a newly arrived Shaker Desk on loan to the HHS, listen to the stories of two Harvard Shakers, and discuss the Shakers with our experts. This program is offered by the Harvard Historical Society as part of the […]
Stories of people, events and places around Harvard, Massachusetts in the early 20th Century will be told by townspeople who lived then. Some of the topics covered will be the apple industry, dairies, The Oak Ridge Observatory, The Campfire Girls and World War I. Attendees will be invited to interact with these early residents of […]
On April 19th, 1775, when a network of alarms brought the news that the British were marching towards Concord a great many men from Harvard were ready to respond. They had organized into various companies of militia, “alarm men,” and minutemen. Most of the Harvard men supplied their own guns, and they marched off wearing […]
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 […]
Enjoy a fun evening of live music, original historic art and period dance, while mistress of ceremony Clara Endicott Sears shares Harvard’s history of the arts. $10 donation appreciated to support our public programming. There will be a reception with conversation and refreshments after the program. Claire Rindenello creator and director
Ned Quist, author, historian and craftsman of reproduction Shaker furniture, is presenting his newly published book about the Harvard, Massachusetts Shakers. There will be a slide show presentation by Ned with Shaker refreshments afterward at The Harvard Historical Society meetinghouse. DATE: Thursday, May 21 TIME: 7 - 8:30 PM LOCATION: Harvard Historical Society Meetinghouse, 215 […]
The Harvard Historical Society will host a compelling performance of Declaring Independence: Then & Now on Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM at the 1871 Harvard Town Hall Upper Level (13 Ayer Road). In this historic space, attendees are invited to consider the local dimensions of a national story. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings […]