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Haverhill River Bards plan an open mic and readings from the poetry of John Greenleaf Whittier at the poet’s own birthplace.
The special night begins Wednesday Aug. 18, at 6 p.m., with a tour of Whittier Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill. Poetry readings follow from 6:30-8 p.m. It is a free in-person event.
Open mic sign-ups will be available on-site and on a first-come, first-served basis.