The Porch

[The Porch - Harvard University]

The Porch, commonly known as the steps of Memorial Church in Tercentenary Theatre, is a central outdoor space for the community to gather casually. Benches and tables and chairs are available for enjoying coffee or lunch, studying, and enjoying the view of Harvard Yard.

The Porch was formally dedicated in 2013 with a ceremony at which President Drew Gilpin Faust remarked that the Porch is "a place apart, a place of interaction, and a place where we can understand and celebrate who we are."

With the Porch’s location in historic Harvard Yard near both sacred space and classroom spaces, proposals for outdoor events require careful consideration and are coordinated between Common Spaces, Harvard Yard Operations, and Memorial Church.