John Harvard 'Statue of Three Lies'
Iconic bronze statue at Harvard University, famous for its 'three lies' regarding John Harvard's likeness, founder status, and the university's founding year.

šŸ“œ Bronze statue of John Harvard by Daniel Chester French, unveiled in 1884, located in Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
šŸ” Known as the 'Statue of Three Lies' due to historical inaccuracies.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore an iconic Harvard landmark
šŸ“š Learn about the statue's famous historical 'lies'
šŸ“ø Great photo opportunity

Why Avoid

šŸ‘„ Can get crowded with tour groups

Tips

āœ‹ Rub the left shoe for good luck (a popular, though recent, tradition)
šŸš¶ Visit during off-peak hours for a clearer view
šŸš‡ Easily accessible via Harvard station on Boston's MBTA transit system.

Hours

šŸ•’ Harvard Yard is freely open to the public daily.

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