Harvard Historical Society

Harvard Historical Society INTENT: We promote the preservation of historical facts and memorabilia for
Harvard, Nebraska and Harvard High School.

We aim to preserve, protect and display our Harvard
History for the enjoyment of all. MISSION and INTENT: We promote the preservation of historical facts and memorabilia for
Harvard, Nebraska and Harvard High School.

05/23/2026

THE MUSEUM WILL BE open tomorrow, Sunday May 24, 2026, and Monday, May 25th from 1-4 per several requests. 🙂

05/22/2026

The Harvard Museum will be open from 9 a.m. tomorrow, May 23rd, until around 3 or 3:30 p.m.
Hope to see you there.
We appreciate your support.

Thanks Stan for donating your uniforms, and medals. It is so appreciated and thanks for your many years of service in t...
05/18/2026

Thanks Stan for donating your uniforms, and medals. It is so appreciated and thanks for your many years of service in the military.

05/17/2026

This is the information for those wishing to make a block for the Harvard quilt. Please advise if you are interested.
Block information:

These blocks must be 8.5 x 8.5 inches unfinished. They will be sewn together using a ÂŒ “seam allowances finishing at 8 x 8”. Keep this in mind if you’re making a pattern with points. I hate to have to sew off points, it better to let them float.

Please use scant ÂŒ “when piecing blocks. If appliquĂ©ing, have your design finish Ÿ” from all edges. HINT: use light pencil marks of you need a reference point.

Each block must have a least 1 white space large enough for you to legibly print your name. Remember to include your maiden name if you wish. Your names can be embroidered (by hand or machine) or written with a permanent marker. If signing on a border don’t forget to allow for the finishing seam.

Blocks can be pieced, appliqued, colored, and/or embroidered. Remember variety makes a great scrap quilt. Easy block ideas are, Rail Fence, Snowball, 4-Patch, 9-Patch, Simple star, or Pinwheel.



Colors:

Pieced blocks: Bright Reds and Blues, Navy, Gold, and White. Prints or solids.

Remembered if you chose to color or applique a block use an 8.5 x 8.5 “white background please.



Embroidered Blocks:

Please use an 8.5 x 8.5” white background.

Seam allowances are Œ’’, finishing design at Ÿ “away from the edge allows you to center your design. Use a light pencil to make reference point if you need them.

Chose any patriotic pattern you feel is appropriate.

Floss colors also need to be in brights, using any color fast brand you prefer.



Turn in Date: Thursday June 18

*Please turn in blocks clean, pressed and ready to be sewn together. *



Commemorative Block: I would love to a see a special block designed and sewn into the quilt as a record of its purpose. I hope someone with those skills can help us out.



Finishing:

Supplies needed are batting, background and binding fabric.

Committee has agreed to have the quilt top long armed. It will also need a hanging sleeve and binding attached.

We realize that a many of you cannot contribute blocks to this project so we are asking for donations to cover supplies and finishing cost. A special block will be included into this quilt top listing your names as contributors.



Please turn in block and contributions by Thursday June 18

Checks may be made out to Harvard Historical Society, designate quilt on memo line.

Checks and Blocks may be dropped off at the Harvard Museum.

They can also be sent to:

Harvard Historical Society

PO Box 52

Harvard Ne 68944



Quilt will be on display at the Harvard Veterans Memorial Car Show on July 25.

Special thanks to Ruby for this great idea and to everyone willing to make this possible.

If you have any questions please contact me via Ruby’s posts.

Deb Tobler

05/13/2026

QUILTERS FOR THE HARVARD QUILT ... Don't forget tomorrow, May 14 is the first meeting of the quilting bigrade. Meeting at the museum at 10 a.m. Questions personal message Deb Tobler or myself. Hope those wishing to help organize can make it.

05/11/2026

QUILTERS FOR THE NEW HARVARD QUILT .. Deb has advised the first meeting to discuss quilt options will be this Thursday morning, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the museum. Please feel free to bring your favorite block. Must be 8.5" sewn. Hope this works out for those wishing to help plan. --- PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

05/09/2026

Thanks Everett Ling for stopping by the museum this morning. Also, thanks for hanging up the document for me. I couldn't get the nail to go into the wall. 😂

We are so thankful for those who have kept scrapbooks through the years and those who have shared them with the museum. ...
05/07/2026

We are so thankful for those who have kept scrapbooks through the years and those who have shared them with the museum. We received these from Rick Schwindt this morning. 6 scrapbooks Ronnie had made. Thanks so much Rick.

05/06/2026

Harvard Quilt -
This message is for those interested in being in on the planning stage of the Harvard 2026 quilt for USAs 250th.
Deb Tobler will help lead us through the process.
What day and time of day would work out the best for those wishing to attend the startup meeting at the museum. Evenings, weekends? Please let us know.
This will be cross posted on this page, Harvard High School Friends, Harvard Alumni and Ruby Adam page.

Thanks so much Steve Voorhees for making this awesome donation.
05/05/2026

Thanks so much Steve Voorhees for making this awesome donation.

Address

512 N. Harvard Avenue , P. O. Box 520
Harvard, NE
68944

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+14029849418

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