Founded in 1913, the Society is headquartered at the Stevens Center at 800 Massachusetts Avenue. The main campus includes the Johnson Cottage Complex at 153 Academy Road. These facilities house the Society’s collections, exhibits, the Stevens Wood Library of historic documents, photographs, and maps, the Highland Street Foundation 1646 Bookstore, and staff offices.
Our Mission
The North Andover Historical Society’s mission is to be a hub for culture, history, preservation, and community engagement. Using its multiple properties, the Society hosts programs and collects, preserves, and shares material that reflects the region's identity, excites the imagination, and promotes a sustainable society. With its roots as a history-focused educational institution, the Society has been, and remains, an active and vibrant center of activity for those who call North Andover and the greater Merrimack Valley home.
OUR CORE VALUES
STEWARDSHIP--we are committed to preserving the town’s stories and stand as advocates for historic materials, structures and landscapes.
COMMUNITY--using our collections, exhibits, and programming to highlight common bonds and to foster a shared identity, we encourage a sense of community for town residents past and present.
INCLUSIVITY--we welcome all who are interested in seeking, saving, and sharing North Andover area history. We strive to provide access regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, citizenship, creed, sexuality, or ability.
AUTHENTICITY--honoring the region's rich heritage and cultural attributes, we are committed to telling honest, authentic stories of those who have lived, worked, and passed through North Andover and the surrounding region.
EDUCATION-- we are, at the heart of it all, educators and encourage lifelong learning through our exhibits, programs, and facilities.
CIVIC DUTY--we support and promote activities that uphold our town, Commonwealth, and national values consistent with American democracy and service to others.
the work of the North Andover Historical Society
