Kirkland House

Kirkland House I am so good to you! I am the place to be! DAMN I am so fine! Thank God that I am yours! Kirkland students also live in the 20 DeWolfe Street apartments.

The House is named for the Reverend John Thornton Kirkland, Class of 1789, who served as President of Harvard from 1810 to 1828 in an important period of growth and expansion for the College. Kirkland House was one of the seven original residential Houses established in 1931. It is composed of Smith Halls, which were constructed in 1914 as freshman dormitories; Bryant Hall and the Masters' Residen

ce, both constructed in 1931; and Hicks House, which dates from 1762 and serves as the House Library. Located in Smith Halls, the dining hall and Junior Common Room boast magnificent woodwork and high ceilings that highlight Kirkland's classic charm and elegance. Kirkland traditions are stepped in history both recent and colonial. Playing on the history of Kirkland's Hicks House, once the quarters for officers in General Washington's army, an opening ceremony marks the start of each school year. Students and Masters march behind a troupe of Revolutionary Era re-enactors who provide musical accompaniment on drum and fife. Kirkland residents take advantage of the House's relatively small size by hosting more intimate community events. Most notably, Secret Santa Week features skits performed by "Elves" for their "Santees." The week of celebration culminates in a Kirkland-only dinner and dance to toast the end of the semester. Residents also participate in the Kirkland Drama Society's two annual productions, one of which is based on a Shakespeare play.

-From The Harvard Houses, published by the Office of Student Life

First Community Night of the year in the books!
09/04/2026

First Community Night of the year in the books!

Happy Opening Ceremony Kirkland!!! The year has officially begun!
09/03/2026

Happy Opening Ceremony Kirkland!!! The year has officially begun!

Boris made a new friend today!!
09/02/2026

Boris made a new friend today!!

Thank you to everyone who played in Kirkland’s sophomore ping pong tournament!
08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who played in Kirkland’s sophomore ping pong tournament!

Thank you to all the tutors and SophBoars who showed out yesterday for the Choose Your Own Adventure Day of sophomore or...
08/30/2026

Thank you to all the tutors and SophBoars who showed out yesterday for the Choose Your Own Adventure Day of sophomore orientation!! What a day it was

Cat!(And more sophboar orientation content)
08/29/2026

Cat!

(And more sophboar orientation content)

Boat cruise!!! Welcome to all our new SophBoars we had the best time going around the Boston Harbor with you!
08/28/2026

Boat cruise!!! Welcome to all our new SophBoars we had the best time going around the Boston Harbor with you!

waiting for move in like
08/26/2026

waiting for move in like

Our newest Kirkland Resident has moved in! Thank you to Lucia for helping SophBoar pick up his key!! Please comment if y...
08/25/2026

Our newest Kirkland Resident has moved in! Thank you to Lucia for helping SophBoar pick up his key!!

Please comment if you have any ideas for what the new boar costume (yes a NEW boar costume!) should be named!

Happy birthday to our fearless leader Peter, one of our lovely Faculty Deans!
08/25/2026

Happy birthday to our fearless leader Peter, one of our lovely Faculty Deans!

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