The Harvard Historical Society Invites You to Discover Your Town
Thursday Evenings at The Society—7PM
(215 Still River Road)
May 9—In Her Own Words
Would you like to hear about 19th century life in Still River from someone who
was there? We recently acquired over 40 journals written by Louisa Bateman
of Still River. These journals, along with a collection of Bateman letters already
in our archives, provide us with more than 50 years of primary source material
with which to view life in Still River. Come and hear what Louisa and those
around her have to say!
June 13—Clerk, Physician, Scribe
The Reverend Isaiah Parker MD (1752-1848) lived in Harvard and Still River
from 1773 to 1806, where he served as a physician and surgeon, as well as the
town's first Baptist and Universalist minister, and as a State Representative.
Key events in Parker's life tell us about Still River as well as national religious and
legal history. Events include two town riots, numerous civil trials, and the puzzling
and final criminal trial that led to Parker's flight to Vermont. Please join us for a trip
back in time and place as we explore the complicated life of a very complicated man.
Save the Dates— A Living History Tour of Still River—Sunday, September 22
Chamber Music—Sunday, April 28 at 4PM (See Events page)
For more information, email curator@harvardhistory.org
Harvard Historical Society
PO Box 542
Harvard, Massachusetts 01451