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Join us from the comfort of your own home for our virtual lecture series. Whittier Birthplace Virtual Lectures will take place over Zoom. Prior registration is required.
Suggest donation: $10/household
Speakers: Lydia Harris and Susan Bailey of the Rocks Village Memorial Association
Topic: A History of the Rocks Village Neighborhood in Haverhill, MA. Topics covered will include: connecting Whittier to Rock's Village through the Poem, The Countess, topics such as Dr. Weld, The Countess herself, The De Poyens, Blacksmiths, witches, Toll keepers, the ferry, the bridge, Taverns, Churches and the Merrimac River will be discussed. Some myths will be highlighted and claims disputed.