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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Harvard\, MA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-harvard/
LOCATION:Harvard Town Hall\, 13 Ayer Road\, Harvard\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T203000
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SUMMARY:The Harvard Shakers & Their Cultural Landscape
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDATE: Thursday\, May 21 \nTIME: 7 – 8:30 PM \nLOCATION: Harvard Historical Society Meetinghouse\, 215 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA 01451 \n  \n  \nThis 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-harvard-shakers-their-cultural-landscape/
LOCATION:Harvard Historical Society Meetinghouse\, 215 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T190000
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DTSTAMP:20251028T132809Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing in the Streets: A Live Musical Program of the Arts in Harvard with Clara Endicott Sears
DESCRIPTION: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. \n$10 donation appreciated to support our public programming. \nThere will be a reception with conversation and refreshments after the program. \nClaire Rindenello creator and director
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/dancing-in-the-streets-a-live-musical-program-of-the-arts-in-harvard-with-clara-endicott-sears/
LOCATION:Harvard Historical Society Meetinghouse\, 215 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20250530T203005Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED FROM 5/31 DUE TO WEATHER: Harvard in the American Revolution: A Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 31st Sunday\, June 1st \nTIME: Tours at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM\nReservations for a time slot can be made by emailing curator@harvardhistory.org \nLOCATION: Town Center Cemetery\, next to Harvard General Store\, 1 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA 01451 \nPARKING: 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. \nACCESSIBILITY: The site is generally accessible\, but wheelchairs will need to move across the grass cemetery. \n  \nThis 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/harvard-in-the-american-revolution-a-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Harvard Town Center Cemetery\, 1 Still River Road\, Harvard\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T200000
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SUMMARY:Muskets and Minutemen: Arms of the Colonial Soldiers
DESCRIPTION: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 their everyday clothing. Discover more about the arms they carried at our Spring Program on April 17\, 2025.  \nFlintlock Muskets and Rifles of the American Revolution — Ed Sterling of Bolton and Keith Hatfield of Waltham \nLearn about the muskets and rifles that were used during the American Revolution\, both by the British and the Colonists. Using  their own rifles and those in the collection of the Harvard Historical Society\, Ed and Keith will show the operation of these guns\, describe how they were made and show how muskets and rifles are different. There will be NO actual live firing\, of course. \nBoth Ed Sterling and Keith Hatfield are certified instructors in muzzleloading firearms. \nFollowing the presentation\, a chance to see the firearms up close\, ask questions\, and enjoy refreshments and conversation \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/muskets-and-minutemen-arms-of-the-colonial-soldiers/
LOCATION:Harvard Historical Society Meetinghouse\, 215 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Harvard in the Early 20th Century: A Living History
DESCRIPTION: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 Harvard. \nInformation for the stories is taken from a current publication of the Harvard Historical Society: “History of Harvard\, Massachusetts: Enter the New Century\, 1880 -1940″ by Ida Harris \nPARKING & ACCESS: Parking will on the grass to the south of the Society’s meetinghouse. Members will be directing parking prior to the program. The venue is wheelchair accessible. \nThis 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!  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/harvard-in-the-early-20th-century-a-living-history/
LOCATION:Harvard Historical Society Meetinghouse\, 215 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220522T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220522T160000
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SUMMARY:Harvard Shaker Desk & Stories
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n \nThis 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/harvard-shaker-desk-stories/
LOCATION:Harvard Historical Society Meetinghouse\, 215 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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