Rocks Village and John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace

Lydia Harris and Susan Bailey of the Rocks Village Memorial Association
discuss “A History of the Rocks Village Neighborhood in Haverhill”
during the March edition of Whittier Birthplace’s Virtual Lecture
Series.

Harris and Bailey talk about connecting Whittier to Rocks Village
through the poem, “The Countess.” Topics include Dr. Weld; the countess
herself; the De Poyens; Blacksmiths; witches; toll keepers, the ferry,
the bridge, taverns, churches and the Merrimack River. Some myths will
be also highlighted and claims disputed.

The lecture takes place Thursday, March 28, from 7-8 p.m., online. There
is a suggested donation of $10 per household. There’s more at
whittierbirthplace.org/events.

Register here: 
https://www.whittierbirthplace.org/events/k3ka98ffzclywcepx5lyedkwnwjs2h

22″ Wreath Decorating Workshop: November 18, 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 or 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Cost $50.00. For more information or to Register: Click Here

For Tickets and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haverhill-cultural-treasures-tours-at-twilight-tickets-661172473667?aff=oddtdtcreator. Or scan the code below.

June 10th and 11th

8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Quilt Class: Tuesdays September 6 to October 25th, 2022, 7 – 9 pm – $125.00 – More Details Click Here

Unexpected Abstraction Art Workshop: October 1, 2022, 9:00 to noon – $60.00 – More Details Click Here

Hand Made Junk Journal Workshop: October 15, 2022 10:00 am to 12:00 – $45.00 – More Details Click Here

Paperwhite Bulb Forcing Workshop: November 12, 2022, 10:30 am to 12:00 – $45.00 – More Details Click Here

Wreath Decorating Workshop: November 19, 2022, Several sessions – $50.00 -More Details Click Here

These workshops are sponsored by the Rocks Village Memorial Association and all proceeds go toward historic restoration of the Hand Tub House and surrounding grounds.

Maximum number of participants for all workshops is 12

Since 2012 the Rocks Village Memorial Association, Inc. (RVMA) has been able to repair the foundation of the Hand Tub House, replace the roof, plaster inside, and paint both the inside and outside as well as upgrade the electrical. We have also worked with Whittier Tech to build a replica of the original Toll House, which now holds a wonderful museum filled with information of the village, dating back to the mid-1600s.

With the larger projects behind us, the RVMA is looking for new members to join in on plans for the future work on the Hand Tub House and grounds, as well as planning events (with Covid in mind) at the Hand Tub House and visits to the Toll House Museum. 

Our goal is to ensure the Hand Tub House, Toll House and grounds are cared for far into the future.

If you would like to be part of this. please go to Rocksvillage.org and contact one of the Board of Directors, who will be in touch with you about possibilities for your welcomed involvement!