NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY LAUNCHES HISTORIC HOUSE PLAQUE PROGRAM
North Andover, Mass., November 14, 2025 – The North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) is proud to announce the launch of a Historic House Plaque Program, celebrating the town’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. The program offers homeowners the opportunity to proudly display a plaque that recognizes their home’s historic significance.
The plaques will include the year the home was built, the original residents’ names (both the husband and wife’s names will be included), and their trade. The homes of North Andover have a rich story to tell, and NAHS is proud to honor this history.
“Our historic homes are a visible and tangible link to our past,” says Joanna Kerr, executive director of NAHS. “We hope that these plaques foster an interest in history for all ages. Many of our historic houses have been witness to significant events of our past, and this program allows homeowners to share that history and preserve those stories.”
Participation in the program is open to homeowners whose properties are at least 100 years old. Details can be found on the website: www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/house-plaque
"I'm happy to see the Historical Society is introducing its historic house plaque program to the community," said Stan Limpert, NAHS board member. "It will be great to see our most historic houses identified for our Revolution 250 activities."
According to Kerr, four plaques are already visible around town, including two on Academy Road and two on NAHS properties, the Johnson Cottage and the Parson Barnard House.
As people join the program, the plaques will act as a visible network of heritage across town. In the coming months, a map will be available highlighting our historic homes, including both those in the program and other notable landmarks across, inviting everyone to discover and celebrate our history.
For more information about the North Andover Historical Society and the program, visit www.NorthAndoverHistoricalSociety.org.
About the North Andover Historical Society
Founded in 1913, the North Andover Historical Society is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization. It has long held the Johnson Cottage as its historic base, fanning out across town with historic sites under its wing including the Parson Barnard House and Barn, the 1825 Hay Scales Exchange, the 1829 Brick Store, and the 1833 Hay Scales Building. Within the past two years, the renovated Stevens Center museum on the North Andover Common, has become the new hub of NAHS, housing: archives and collectables, rotating historic exhibits on the museum floor, a theater with seating for up to 70 people in what were once Omni Theater seats, a permanent display of green tech explaining the Net-Zero building, Diane’s Café, and meeting and social rooms (many of these spaces are available for rent). For more information, please visit About the North Andover Historical Society
Founded in 1913, the North Andover Historical Society is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization. It has long held the Johnson Cottage as its historic base, fanning out across town with historic sites under its wing including the Parson Barnard House and Barn, the 1825 Hay Scales Exchange, the 1829 Brick Store, and the 1833 Hay Scales Building. Within the past two years, the renovated Stevens Center museum on the North Andover Common, has become the new hub of NAHS, housing: archives and collectables, rotating historic exhibits on the museum floor, a theater with seating for up to 70 people in what were once Omni Theater seats, a permanent display of green tech explaining the Net-Zero building, Diane’s Café, and meeting and social rooms (many of these spaces are available for rent). For more information, please visit www.NorthAndoverhistoricalSociety.org.
A historic house plaque is hung on the Parson Barnard House Museum to announce the program. Left to right are members of the committee that created this program: Joanna Kerr, NAHS executive director; Lindsey Mayo, NAHS development coordinator; Robin Siegel, NAHS curator and archivist; Stuart Peskoe, NAHS board member; Stan Limpert, NAHS board member; and Lisa Roberts, NAHS volunteer.
One of North Andover’s first historic house plaques, proudly celebrating the town’s rich history. This one can be found on Academy Road. Can you find it?
