Duxbury Historical Society program explores ‘The Abundance of Fall Harvest,’ Oct. 18

October 12, 2026  |  By Waterbury Roundabout

The Duxbury Historical Society invites the community and local visitors to a service celebrating “The Abundance of the Fall Harvest” this Sunday, Oct. 18, at 10:30 a.m.

The event will be held at the former South Duxbury Church, now known as the Old Meeting House, and the headquarters for the local historical society. It’s located directly across Vermont Route 100 from Harwood Union Middle/High School.

The presentation will feature a three-part historical and spiritual message by P. Howard “Skip” Flanders, Rosina Wallace, and Pastor Sam Newton of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury. It will explore 19th-century church harvest celebrations and the story behind the 1871 hymn “The Rock Higher Than I,” by Erastus Johnson.

Special guest Carol Johnson Collins will do a poetry reading and family reflections on the hymn’s local connection, followed by refreshments of apple cider and cider donuts.

This is a free event, although donations to the Duxbury Historical Society are appreciated. Note that there are five stairs to enter the building.