In 1726, a grand residence was constructed on the grounds of Harvard University. Named after Benjamin Wadsworth, the president of Harvard at the time, the house, with its yellow colonial walls, stood proudly at 1341 Massachusetts Avenue, just inside the Class of 1857 gate, as a symbol of academic leadership and … Continue reading →
I like steak, big, juicy, and tender. I like it at a restaurant with white tablecloths, served by waiters in jackets. Give me a huge baked potato, with sour cream and butter on the side and I’m a happy man. However, I’m not that fond of game meats, and I would … Continue reading →
When President George W. Bush ran against John Kerry during the 2003 campaign there was a connection between the two that neither desired to share with the general public. Both Bush and Kerry were both members of a secret and elite Yale University society called Skull and Bones. Over the years, … Continue reading →
Benjamin Wadsworth was born in Milton, Massachusetts to Captain Samuel Wadsworth and Abigail (Lindall) Wadsworth in 1669. A monument near Sudbury, that Benjamin erected to his father’s memory, designates the spot where he the Captain fell in battle with the Narragansett Indians. After graduation at Harvard in 1690 Benjamin studied theology … Continue reading →