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Town Meeting 1776: Andover Sets the Spark of Revolution

  • North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church 190 Academy Rd. North Andover United States (map)

Experience the importance of The Andover Resolve, a pivotal piece of revolutionary history that occured 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 and audience participation. 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.

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