Harvard’s Fourth of July: How one man’s vision led to a cherished town celebration
Take a picturesque New England town, add the celebration of a quintessential American holiday, mix in a clear summer’s day, and you’ll have Harvard…
The vagabond vault: Recalling the competing uses of Town Hall
Reprinted from the March 11, 2011, issue of the Harvard Press Editor’s note: With thoughts of moving government offices elsewhere and returning Town Hall…
No more yellow tape; powder house restoration to begin next month
When the brick walls of the town’s historical powder house come down in July, townspeople can be reassured that they will go back up…
Judy Moore: Dedicated teacher and passionate teachers advocate
Judy Moore leads an exercise in her third-grade classroom, June 10. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz) “Pardon the mess,” says Judy Moore about her third-grade…
Kathleen Donnellan: Committed special ed teacher and administrator
Kathleen Donnellan. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz) “I feel lucky to have landed in Harvard, where you can do the job right,” says Kathleen Donnellan,…
Harvard groups plan living tribute to town’s Civil War veterans
For three days, June 6-8, Harvard will pay tribute to the men and women who served in the Civil War—many of whom gave their…
From ‘touch of olde New England’ to ducky-wuckies: Tales of festivals past
The snow on May 13, 1977, cleared for the next day’s Apple Blossom Festival, but not before causing a lot of angst. (Courtesy photo))…
Fruitlands: ‘Living Collection’ exhibit marks start of centennial year
In a new exhibition at Fruitlands Museum’s art gallery, the spectacular grounds on which the museum is located have a new name: the Living…
The Writing Museum: Visible proof of an HES program’s success
Students at Hildreth Elementary School are writers. They talk about writing, share their writing, and exhibit their writing.…
Paths to the Poor House: Local historian and author to speak on Harvard’s transformation in early 19th century
Mary Fuhrer (Courtesy photo) The American Revolution was over. Politics were settled, and a single religion united people in a common ethos. Farming provided…
