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Join us this Wednesday, February 28, from 5:30–8:00 PM in the Edison and Newman Room as we celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the opening of Houghton Library along with the opening of our newest exhibition, "Marks in Books"! No registration is required.
Houghton Library will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents' Day. Regular opening hours will resume Tuesday, January 20.
Pictured: Peale, Charles Willson. 1775. George Washington. MS Am 1375. Houghton Library, Harvard University.
Pictured: Peale, Charles Willson. 1775. George Washington. MS Am 1375. Houghton Library, Harvard University.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
This 16th century woodcut image depicts a blindfolded Cupid aiming his arrows at two courtly lovers. The lover presents his beloved with what appears to be a heart-shaped valentine while she reciprocates with a flower.
This 16th century woodcut image depicts a blindfolded Cupid aiming his arrows at two courtly lovers. The lover presents his beloved with what appears to be a heart-shaped valentine while she reciprocates with a flower.
Our building is closed today due to the forecasted storm. We will reopen tomorrow for our regular hours and look forward to seeing you then!