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Restoration of the 1870 George Stevens Organ

Presentation by Johnathan Ross and Ryan Bartosiewicz of the restoration of the 1870 George Stevens Organ done by the Andover Organ Company.

Gavin Klein

Gavin Klein was artist-in-residence at the Harvard Historical Society from 2020 to 2022, keeping the newly restored 1870 Stevens organ in tune and in use.

Annual Meeting and Organ Concert 2024

On Tuesday evening December 17, 2024, a Holiday Organ Concert follows our Annual Meeting. 7:00 for Annual Meeting, 7:30 for Concert.

Sandbox – Article with global right column

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.

Discover the 1870 Organ with Gavin Klein

Bolton resident Gavin Klein demonstrates the workings of the 1870 George Stephens organ at the Harvard Historical Society in a video filmed by Patrick Vallaeys. The organ was recently restored to better working order in a community-funded campaign led by the Harvard Historical Society.

The 1870 George Stevens Pipe Organ

“What began as stewardship led to the discovery of a historic gem that should be restored and preserved.”
— Denis Wagner, former president and current board member of the Harvard Historical Society.

William Bowles Willard

In 1870, William Bowles Willard (1801-1891), lifelong resident of Still River, donated a pipe organ to the Still River Baptist Church.

Sandbox – Video

Eighteen year-old Bolton resident Gavin Klein demonstrates the workings of the 1870 George Stephens Organ at the Harvard Historical Society in a new video filmed by Patrick Vallaeys. The Organ was recently restored to better working order in a community funded campaign led by the Harvard Historical Society.