Harvard’s “Most Deceptive” Statue? 🗿✨

When visiting Harvard, you can’t miss the iconic bronze statue of John Harvard, the university’s founder—or is he? 😏 This famous monument is actually known as the “Statue of Three Lies”… 🤥 01 ❓ What Are the Three Lies? The statue’s base reads: “John Harvard • Founder • 1638” But here’s the truth: 🚫 John Harvard was not the founder—he was a major donor. 🚫 Harvard was founded in 1636, not 1638. 🚫 The statue isn’t even modeled after John Harvard—his image was lost to history! It’s actually based on a random student. 🎭 02 👣 Why Rub the Left Foot? You’ll see visitors lining up to touch the statue’s left foot. Why? Legend says it brings good luck and admission blessings 🍀🎓—so much so that the foot shines brightly from all the rubbing! (Psst… birds love perching here at night 🐦💩, so maybe wash your hands after touching!) 03 🏛️ Has It Always Stood Here? Nope! The statue was originally placed near Memorial Hall in 1884 and was moved to Harvard Yard in the 1920s to make it more accessible to visitors. Check out these vintage postcards—can you guess where it used to be? 📜🖼️ More than just a photo spot, this statue hides fascinating bits of Harvard’s history. If you’re ever in Boston, come see this “deceptive” landmark for yourself! 😉 #HarvardUniversity #JohnHarvardStatue #PostcardCollection #Harvard #IvyLeague #CampusSights #TravelUSA #HistoryMysteries 🎒📸