The Return of Harvard Square’s Bookish Ball A Celebration of Books, Bookstores, History and More!

Saturday, June 21st
11:00am – 4:00pm

Life, liberty and the pursuit of books!

The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with the City of Cambridge as part of MA250 in Cambridge, is delighted to announce the return of the Bookish Ball, a celebration of Harvard Square’s bookstores complete with a Revolutionary theme, on Saturday, June 21st from 11am – 4pm!

This free, family-friendly extravaganza features literary tours of Harvard Square, treats, performances, and special book-themed promotions in our businesses.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, City and state officials launched the Massachusetts 2050 campaign in September 2024. Throughout 2025 and 2026, Massachusetts 250 (or MA250) will commemorate the many battles across the City of Cambridge and the state that led to America’s independence.

The festivities begin at 11am on Harvard’s Smith Campus Plaza (located at 1350 Massachusetts Avenue) where you will be greeted by Elizabeth Glover, portrayed by Linda Peck. Glover established the first printing press in the Thirteen Colonies on Dunster Street, just around the corner!

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