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The Frozen Water Trade: Ice in Harvard

Severe cold and clear freshwater ponds produced hard, compact, valuable ice for an expanding industry.

Finding Fanny Whitney: The Civil War Letters of Charles E. Whitney

Discover a unique view of Civil War history through the eyes of Fanny and Charles Whitney who lived in Harvard.

Tabitha Babbitt

Babbitt’s, a tool maker and inventor, was a member of the Harvard Shaker community. Inventions attributed to her include the circular saw.

Shadrack Ireland

Born in either 1717 or 1718 and died in 1778

The Creation of the Harvard’s Historic Districts

In the early 1970s the town chose to preserve our town history by designating the Village Common and the Shaker Village area as historic districts, a legal mandate to preserve our historic assets.

Harvard in the Revolution: A Cemetery Tour

A Living History Cemetery Tour highlights Harvard soldiers in the Revolution. After an overview showing Harvard’s growing resistance to the British, hear six Harvard soldiers tell their stories of patriotism, unity, and endurance.

Muskets and Minutemen: Arms of the Colonial Soldiers

Discover the muskets and rifles that were used during the American Revolution by the British and the Colonists. An illustrated talk by Ed Sterling and Keith Hatfield.

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On September 15th, 2022, the Harvard Historical Society hosted the Harvard Fire Department for a program featuring a film created by Harvard resident producer/filmmaker, Robert Curran. The evening opened with the arrival of “Antiquey,” driven by Lt. Tony Shaw, and Engine 1, at the front of the Meetinghouse.