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The Old Harvard Public Library on the Common now Fivesparks
The Harvard Public library had its first permanent home in the building on the Common, 1886
History and Stories from Clinton Shores
A community on the shores of Bare Hill Pond has flourished since the early 20th Century: A program of stories and history told by those who lived there
The Whitney Portraits
These portraits portray Captain Aaron Whitney, his wife Susannah, and their sons, who lived at 165 Littleton County Road. You can view them in our Meetinghouse.
Pea Roast
Although the “meatless diet” only lasted ten years (1837 – 1847), it was observed in most communities, but not strictly enforced.
Frederick Fiske Warren
Fiske Warren is most famous as a staunch advocate of Henry George’s single-tax system, a version of which he attempted to create in Harvard.
The Harvard Historical Society Website Gets a Makeover!
We are excited to announce the opening of the Harvard Historical Society renewed website! After months of dedicated work, we’ve enriched the online experience to provide you with a more engaging and informative journey through the rich history of the town of Harvard.
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Ida Harris
Ida was active in the Harvard Woman’s Club and in the Harvard Historical Society. She chaired a committee to gather material to update the history of Harvard from 1880 to 1940. That manuscript was only recently published.
Fruitlands
The Fruitlands Museum was founded, expanded, and curated by Clara Endicott Sears, a member of a wealthy Boston family and among the best known and most accomplished of Harvard’s summer residents.
Fire at the Meeting House
A September 2008 fire was confined to the attic of Sturdy Hall, causing some structural damage but mostly water damage.
Historic House Renovation
Lee McColgan’s house restoration journey expertly examines our relationship to history through the homes we inhabit, beautifully articulating the philosophy of preserving the past for the future.
Ned Quist
A retired academic librarian, Ned is a researcher specializing in the history of the Harvard Shaker Village.
The Harvard Shakers, their barns and the worst agricultural land in Harvard
Robert C. Anderson in his “Directions of a Town” wrote: “The first task of the Shakers at Harvard in their growing years was the cultivation and improvement of the tracts of land they had acquired, probably the worst agricultural land in Harvard.”
Bellevue Cemetery
In March 1893 the town approved a new cemetery site; Henry Warner named it Bellevue.
Ann Lee
Mother Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, established a community in Harvard in 1781, the second oldest Shaker settlement in the United States.
Contact
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Local Register of Historic Places
The Harvard Historical Commission’s ‘Local Register of Historic Places‘ includes a detailed architectural description and the history of the property and of its owners.
The Antique Stove at the former Harvard Public Library building, now Fivesparks
The Historical Society’s purchase of an 1894 parlor stove assures its rightful home in Harvard.
Halibut in Heavy Cream
For the Shakers, salt water fish was not considered a luxury as it often is today.
Shaker Cemetery
The Harvard Shaker Cemetery, also known as the “Lollipop Cemetery,” is a unique burial ground located in the Shaker Village of Harvard, Massachusetts.
Mozart and Marteney Program and Annual Meeting
“Mozart and Marteney” features oboes hand crafted in the style of Mozart’s era by former Harvard resident Eugene Marteney and music from the Mozart era.
The Old Bromfield School
Because of Margaret Bromfield Pearson Blanchard’s generosity, Harvard got a high school for the town, to educate girls as well as boys. Now the building is part of the Harvard Public Library.
Fried Fresh Peaches
A recipe from “The Best of Shaker Cooking,” revised and expanded by Amy Bess and Persis Fuller.
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Oak Ridge Observatory
The establishment of the Harvard University Oak Ridge Observatory placed the town in the astronomical world, attracting visitors of high professional reputation from all over the world.