WELCOME TO THE NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SPRING MUSEUM HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 8-2 | CAFE HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday: 8-2
Established in 1913, the North Andover Historical Society remains dedicated in its mission to discover, preserve, and share the unique history of North Andover. Throughout the years, our mission has evolved, yet one thing remains unchanged - our commitment to bringing history to life for our community in North Andover, the Merrimack Valley, and beyond.
We invite you to join us! Visit our Stevens Center Building, across from the town common to explore our 1646 Bookstore, check our exhibits, participate in one of our programs in the Worden Theater or enjoy a meal at Diane’s Café on the Common.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the support of members and donors. Your support enables us to continue important mission focused activities, such as ensuring the care of our collections, conducting research for interpretation and exhibits, and preserving our beloved historic properties, and most importantly, helping to continue to save and share North Andover’s history for the next generation!
Don’t miss out -- become a member today and enjoy our great membership benefits.
Show your North Andover pride
with a Revolutionary Yard Sign!
The North Andover Historical Society had these beautiful yard signs, designed by NAHS volunteer Tyler Mortenson and produced by Dawn’s Sign Tech, available for purchase as a mini fundraiser to support our programming, exhibit and other initiatives connected to the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution.
There are three signs available for purchase, two celebrating our town’s involvement in the Lexington Alarm of April 19th, 1775, (including a sign for historic houses that were standing in 1775) and a red, white and blue sign celebrating North Andover and the 250th anniversary of the Revolution. Purchase a sign and show your pride for this special celebration of our local heroes for their actions in 1776 and 1776!
The signs are available for purchase at the 1646 bookstore at the Stevens Center on the common, or right here on our website in our virtual bookstore. Each sign costs $30 plus tax.
Other exciting events celebrating the American Revolution are planned by NAHS and ACHC.
To learn more, visit the NAHS REV 250 page and andoverhistoryandculture.org.
American Revolution Speaker Program
April 1: Local Historian Alex Cain
“Heads of Families and Men of Substance” – The Rise of the Merrimack Valley Minute Men
April 8: David Blauvelt (NAHS)
Revolutionary war graves in the First & Second Burial Grounds
April 15: Antoine Trombino-Ponte (NAHS)
Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens
April 18: Katie Osgood
The Osgoods: 250 Years Ago They Started a Revolution
TUESDAY, April 22: Jonathan Lane
Vox Populi: Towns of Massachusetts and the American Revolution
TUESDAY, April 29: Scott Dianis | TICKETS
Old Andover’s History and the American Revolution
All events begin at 6:30 PM in the Worden Theater at North Andover Historical Society (Stevens Center)
Speaker presentations are free for all NAHS members; guests are $10.
FIRST SATURDAY AT THE PARSON BARNARD HOUSE
Join us at the historic 1715 Parson Barnard House historic house museum and experience the house as it was during four different time periods from 1715 to 1830.
Explore The Parson Barnard House, a parsonage built in 1715 and kept as a museum by the North Andover Historical Society.
New Exhibit focusing on William Symmes Jr.
Each room is appointed to show the change in wealth, style, and taste of the house's inhabitants over time. Built by Rev. Thomas Barnard, a critic of the Witch Trials, then passed on to his son, the Rev. John Barnard. The son of its next owner, Rev Symmes would cast a pivotal vote in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution; next owner Simeon Putnam was the headmaster of the country’s first co-ed schoolhouse. These incredible people and many more would call this stately salt-box home.
A docent will be present to guide your visit and the museum educator will be present with games and work from the 18th century.
SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
WHERE: 179 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA
Open House Hours: 11 AM - 2PM
No Reservations needed. FREE EVENT | Make a Donation
EVENTS & EDUCATION
We offer exciting, engaging, and top-quality educational programs for all ages. See our educational page for details on current field-trips, and homeschooling classes.
Join us this winter at our fun Upcoming Events:
VISIT OUR 1646 BOOKSTORE
The Society's 1646 Bookstore is online and carries a wide assortment of books, prints, and souvenirs.
You can also join or renew your membership here, or buy a gift card for a friend.
Our expanded offerings include Arcadia Publishing's 'Images of America' book series, historic jigsaw puzzles using pictures from our archives, and other items that reinforce North Andover's rich heritage.
MISSION
To seek, save, and share North Andover history!
As a cultural and community hub, the North Andover Historical Society
collects, preserves, interprets and shares its historical properties and artifacts
to educate and excite the public’s imagination while promoting a sustainable future.