How do you tell the ages of different parts of an old house? How do you know if it was built where it now stands or moved to the site? Have walls been moved? Was it ever a tavern? A two-family house? If you are fascinated by the mysteries of old houses, you won’t want …
The 2015 Historical Society House Tour celebrates some of the oldest homes in town, whose residents were influential "pioneers". Each house represents the era in which it was built and also the changes various homeowners made through the years. Visitors will learn of the rich history of each house and will also meet one of the …
Join us for a living history program. Trumbull Bull, with help from some fellow Harvard townspeople, gives us a first person perspective on a time of great social change. If  you have ever wondered where Harvard's unique personality originated, Trumbull Bull may be one of the men responsible. He was one of the owners of the …
Join The Harvard Historical Society as they celebrate the unique history of the Harvard Common and the people, places, and events that help tell the story of Harvard’s identity. Events scheduled for the day include: A Common history presentation by Carlene Phillips, author of the book, A Common History. (On sale that day!) Living history …