NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY HIGHLIGHTS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
North Andover, Mass., February 18, 2026 – Join the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) as they celebrate Women’s History Month. Events include films, speakers and more, highlighting women in their historic successes, challenges and endeavors. All events are held at the NAHS Stevens Center, located at 800 Massachusetts Avenue in North Andover. Registration is required and can be found on our website: www.NorthAndoverHistoricalSociety.org. Programs cost $5 for NAHS members, and $15 for non-members, unless otherwise indicated.
She’s the boss: The Rise of Women’s Entrepreneurship Since World War 2 with Dr. Debra Michals
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join Dr. Debra Michals, Chair and Associate Professor of Humanities at Merrimack College for a look at the role and power of women on the job during WWII. Prior to her career as a historian, she worked as a journalist publishing articles in BusinessWeek, Women’s Wear Daily, Ms., Working Woman, the Smith Alumnae Quarterly, and the New York Daily News.
Becoming Civically Engaged with Rep. Adrianne Ramos
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join local Massachusetts Representative Adrianne Ramos as she speaks on what led her to run for office and how you can become more civically involved to support your community.
Representative Tram Nguyen of the 18th Essex District will speak on women’s leadership, advocacy, and public service at NAHS on Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
An Evening with Rep. Tram Nguyen
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join Representative Tram Nguyen of the 18th Essex District for a conversation on women’s leadership, advocacy, and public service. Tracing her path from refugee to State Representative and candidate for Congress, this discussion will highlight the resilience, advocacy, and collective action needed to continue advancing progress for women and future generations. This program is organized by the Harvard Club of the Merrimack Valley.
Film: Lilly (2024, PG-13)
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lilly is a 2024 American drama film produced and directed by Rachel Feldman and written by Feldman and Adam Prince. It stars Patricia Clarkson as Lilly Ledbetter and her battles in the court case Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. John Benjamin Hickey and Thomas Sadoski also star. This screening is supported by a grant from the North Andover Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Film: Show Her the Money (2023, PG)
Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Show Her the Money follows four founders as they endure uphill battles to turn their ideas into reality. This documentary about business demystifies venture capital and shows the inequality of funding between men and women. This screening is supported by a grant from the North Andover Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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 www.NorthAndoverhistoricalSociety.org.
