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\n Saturday\, September 20\, at 7 p.m.
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\n The Center Burial Ground
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\n On Saturday\, September 20\, at 7 p.m. the Harvard Historical Society will host a living history tour by moonlight (with some electrical help) in the center cemetery. This will be a fundraiser to support programming for HHS and maintenance of its buildings and collections.
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\n Following the tour\, attendees are invited for \; a dessert buffet at 1 Elm Street.
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\n \;Hear Margaret Bromfield Blanchard talk about her colorful grandfather and her efforts to found Bromfield Academy. William K. Harrod and William Savage will tell tales from their storybook lives. \; Share Arathusa Sawyer Atherton&rsquo\;s tension as she watches her father&rsquo\;s participate in the underground railroad. Listen to Clara Endicott Sears (visiting from Mount Auburn) tell of the religious fervor of the mid-19th century and how one Harvard residence became known as the &ldquo\;craziest place in Massachusetts.&rdquo\; Other former residents as well will be waiting for you with their stories. \;
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\n William H. Savage and his cycle
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\n \; \; \; \; The first tour will begin at 7 p.m. at the Still River entrance to the cemetery\, and subsequent tours will start every 10 minutes or so. A check-in table will be set up in the grassy area next to the General Store.
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\n Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight to help the moonlight.
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\n \; \; \; \; To help us with tour logistics and with planning the refreshments\, please make a reservation by emailing the Society at curator@harvardhistoy.org or by leaving a message at 978 772 6772. (If you are not currently a member\, please consider becoming one.)
\n Advance registration tickets are $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. Without a reservation\, the price will be $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Pay at the tour with cash or check to Harvard Historical Society.
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\n Rain date is Sunday\, September 21\, at 7p.m.
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\n You can become a member or pay dues with Paypal on our website http://harvardhistory.org
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\n 215 Still River Road
\n Harvard\, MA 01451
\n 978 456 8285
\n www.harvardhistory.org \; \; \; curator@harvardhistory.org
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