Summer Concert Series at Harkness Park - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Executive Director of the Summer Concert Series at Harkness Park in Waterford, CT. Ron Murray. Harkness Park was originally the summer home of philanthropist Edward Harkness. From 1997 to 1998 the mansion and formal gardens were restored in keeping with the 1930s vintage. For more information on the Summer Concert Series at Harkness Park CLICK HERE.