JUNE EVENTS AT THE NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
North Andover, Mass., May 22, 2026 – The North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) is happy to announce a wide variety of programming in June. “Something for Everyone” includes a panel discussion focused on inclusive storytelling in historic houses, a documentary about the witchcraft hysteria, and a Revolutionary Shuttle Bus Tour. All events are held at the NAHS Stevens Center museum, located at 800 Massachusetts Avenue in North Andover, unless otherwise noted. 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.
Panelist Kristen Swanberg, Managing Director of Education and Engagement at The Trustees,
will discuss how inclusive storytelling initiatives at sites are helping reinterpret historic spaces by centering the voices and experiences of historically marginalized individuals.
HIDDEN HISTORIES PRESS RELEASE [PDF]
Hidden Histories: Expanding Narratives and Inclusive Storytelling at Historic House Museums - A Panel Discussion
Thursday, June 4, 6:00 p.m.
This dynamic panel discussion will bring together museum professionals, historians, and cultural practitioners to examine how historic house museums are reinterpreting spaces, collections, and archives to acknowledge the lives, labor, and experiences of marginalized and underrepresented communities. Panelists from peer organizations will share case studies, challenges, and successes in reshaping interpretation, engaging communities, and addressing difficult or overlooked histories with honesty and care. This is a Trustees program, in partnership with the North Andover Historical Society and North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc.
First Saturday at the Parson Barnard House
Saturday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Parson Barnard House Museum is located at 179 Osgood Street in North Andover
Join us for free tours of this colonial and revolutionary-period house museum. The Parson Barnard House Museum will be open the first Saturday of every month until October, in addition to a special opening on July 4 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The Last Witch: Work-in-Progress Documentary Screening
Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This documentary follows the efforts to exonerate North Andover’s Elizabeth Johnson, Jr., the last person convicted of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. A schoolteacher, her students, and a state senator worked to clear Elizabeth’s name. This unique school project quickly became an emotional journey into historical wounds left unattended, and the contemporary implications of those wounds.
Town Meeting 1776: Andover Sets the Spark of Revolution
Friday, June 12, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This event will be held at North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 190 Academy Rd. in North Andover. Experience the importance of The Andover Resolve, a pivotal piece of revolutionary history that occurred right here, in The Andovers. On June 12, 1776, our town met to determine if the Continental Congress should declare the Colonies Independent. This local vote, "The Andover Resolve", gave Adams, Hancock and the Massachusetts Delegation the courage and authority to sign the Declaration of Independence. Live this local history with a moderated panel discussion. Sponsored by the North Andover Historical Society and hosted by the North Parish in the Historic 1836 Meeting House on Academy Road. Doors open at 6 pm; program at 6:30. Free and open to all ages.
David Blauvelt, NAHS Educator, discusses the historical significance of the Timothy Johnson house during a prior Rev 250 tour through the Andovers.
Revolutionary History Shuttle Tours of North Andover and Andover
Sunday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. tours available
Each tour takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours
Join us again for the Old Andover Revolution Shuttle Tour, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture. Embark on an adventure through our shared heritage as we bring our two towns, once united during the American Revolution, back together for a day of family-friendly learning and fun. Explore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution.
Summer Camp Week: Celebrating America's Birthday
Mon, Jun 29, to Fri, Jul 3, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate America's Birthday with historical games and sports, like stick and hoop races, along with colonial music, handy crafts, and educational movies and programs. Parents are required to provide water, snacks, and lunch for their children. Class size maximum will be 20 students. This program is for children in 3rd grade and older.
For more information about the event and to register, 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, a permanent display of green tech explaining the renewable energy sources incorporated into the museum, Diane’s Café, and meeting and social rooms (many of these spaces are available for rent). For more information, please visit www.NorthAndoverhistoricalSociety.org.
