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Harvard Historical Society The archives are a treasure trove of information about Harvard.

The Society is located in the Still River Meetinghouse, now a museum of Harvard’s past, where our collections are displayed, including furniture, tools, paintings, and other objects. Periodic exhibits depict the town’s history and its people.
• Concerts feature musicians performing in the meetinghouse, known to be
acoustically superb.
• Art exhibits allow local painters and crafters to share their creativity with the community.
• Discovery Open Houses showcase the extensive collection of the Society. Maps, photos, books, documents, town reports, personal narratives are all windows to a past that influences Harvard today

The Charles E Whitney Civil War Letters - *|harvardhistory.org*A Civil War soldier in his tent. Maybe he's writing home,...
10/13/2026

The Charles E Whitney Civil War Letters - *|harvardhistory.org*
A Civil War soldier in his tent. Maybe he's writing home, as Charles Whitney did.

October 28th, 7:00 pm at the Harvard Historical Society. Wednesday evening!!Nosferatu: Symphony of Horror with Organ Mu...
10/12/2026

October 28th, 7:00 pm at the Harvard Historical Society. Wednesday evening!!
Nosferatu: Symphony of Horror with Organ Music by Peter Krasinski. Details on our website, www.harvardhistory.org or check our Facebook event. $10 donation suggested.
There have been at least 3 versions of this movie, and at least 3 spinoffs! This is the 1922 poster.

We got so many responses to the last picture of Walter Carlson: here's a picture of Eleanor and Walter together. This w...
10/12/2026

We got so many responses to the last picture of Walter Carlson: here's a picture of Eleanor and Walter together. This will bring back many memories.

Silent Horror Movie with Organ - *harvardhistory.org*
10/06/2026

Silent Horror Movie with Organ - *harvardhistory.org*

Pony Show in October 1973. There were many pony and horse events in years gone by. This one was at the Hazel's on Aye...
10/05/2026

Pony Show in October 1973. There were many pony and horse events in years gone by. This one was at the Hazel's on Ayer Road.

Coming to the Harvard Historical Society on October 28th!! Wednesday evening, 7:00 pm, with Organist Peter Krasinski pr...
10/04/2026

Coming to the Harvard Historical Society on October 28th!! Wednesday evening, 7:00 pm, with Organist Peter Krasinski providing the thrilling music on the Organ.
Bring a friend to clutch, and a $10 donation, and prepare for chills and thrills.

Due to the rain and soggy parking the Open House today is postponed. Stay safe and dry. We will post more pictures of a...
09/27/2026

Due to the rain and soggy parking the Open House today is postponed. Stay safe and dry. We will post more pictures of apples in Harvard soon!

Phil Lozier driving at the Abbot Apple Farm: Open House Tomorrow, Sunday-2-4pm“Apples, Apples, Apples” , 215 Still River...
09/26/2026

Phil Lozier driving at the Abbot Apple Farm: Open House Tomorrow, Sunday-2-4pm
“Apples, Apples, Apples” , 215 Still River Road, on Sunday,Sept. 27, from 2 to 4
Large posters tell the story of the different commercial orchards in town, changes in apple growing from the 1890s, and the steps from planting to shipping. Pictures and artifacts capture the history of the industry. Visitors may drop in; there is no formal presentation, but board members will be on hand to answer questions.

Shaker Woman peeling apples. The apples were sliced and dried to make Shaker "applesauce" by cooking them with c***r. ...
09/22/2026

Shaker Woman peeling apples. The apples were sliced and dried to make Shaker "applesauce" by cooking them with c***r. The applesauce was stored in buckets in a cool place to preserve for winter.
Open House at the Harvard Historical Society on Sunday September 27, 2-4 pm. See our event for details.

The picture shows Walter Carlson ---from the Boston Herald October 1973.Open House At the Harvard Historical Society. “A...
09/20/2026

The picture shows Walter Carlson ---from the Boston Herald October 1973.

Open House At the Harvard Historical Society.
“Apples, Apples, Apples” , 215 Still River Road, on Sunday,Sept. 27, from 2 to 4
Large posters tell the story of the different commercial orchards in town, changes in apple growing from the 1890s, and the steps from planting to shipping. Pictures and artifacts capture the history of the industry. Visitors may drop in; there is no formal presentation, but board members will be on hand to answer questions.

The picture shows Walter Carlson ---from the Boston Herald October 1973.

Address

PO Box 542/215 Still River Road
Harvard, MA
01451

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19784568285

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