WELCOME TO THE NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WINTER CAFE HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday: 8-2 | MUSEUM HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday: 8-2
Established in 1913, the North Andover Historical Society remains dedicated in its mission to discover, preserve, and share the unique history of North Andover. Throughout the years, our mission has evolved, yet one thing remains unchanged - our commitment to bringing history to life for our community in North Andover, the Merrimack Valley, and beyond.
We invite you to join us! Visit our Stevens Center Building, across from the town common to explore our 1646 Bookstore or enjoy a meal at Diane’s Café on the Common or check our exhibits.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the support of members and donors. Your support enables us to continue important mission focused activities, such as ensuring the care of our collections, conducting research for interpretation and exhibits, and preserving our beloved historic properties, and most importantly, helping to continue to save and share North Andover’s history for the next generation!
Don’t miss out -- become a member today and enjoy membership benefits.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FEBRUARY 23RD: 3 PM
Harvard's "Famous Colored Shortstop"
and the Color Line
The remarkable story of Harvard Shortstop, William Clarence Matthews, who nearly broke MLB's Color Line 40 years before Jackie Robinson. Historian Karl Lindstrom provides not only an overview of his extraordinary baseball career, but also considers his life outside the ballfield, which brought him into significant contact with the major figures of African-American thought and culture of the time.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
FIRST SATURDAY AT THE PARSON BARNARD HOUSE
Join us at the historic 1715 Parson Barnard House historic house museum and experience the house as it was during four different time periods from 1715 to 1830.
Explore The Parson Barnard House, a parsonage built in 1715 and kept as a museum by the North Andover Historical Society.
Each room is appointed to show the change in wealth, style, and taste of the house's inhabitants over time. Built by Rev. Thomas Barnard, a critic of the Witch Trials, then passed on to his son, the Rev. John Barnard. The son of its next owner, Rev Symmes would cast a pivotal vote in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution; next owner Simeon Putnam was the headmaster of the country’s first co-ed schoolhouse. These incredible people and many more would call this stately salt-box home.
A docent will be present to guide your visit and the museum educator will be present with games and work from the 18th century.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5th
WHERE: 179 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA
Open House Hours: 11 AM - 2PM
No Reservations needed. FREE EVENT.
Donations appreciated.
EVENTS & EDUCATION
We offer exciting, engaging, and top-quality educational programs for all ages. See our educational page for details on current field-trips, and homeschooling classes.
Join us this fall at our fun Upcoming Events:
VISIT OUR 1646 BOOKSTORE
The Society's 1646 Bookstore is online and carries a wide assortment of books, prints, and souvenirs.
You can also join or renew your membership here, or buy a gift card for a friend.
Our expanded offerings include Arcadia Publishing's 'Images of America' book series, historic jigsaw puzzles using pictures from our archives, and other items that reinforce North Andover's rich heritage.
MISSION
To seek, save, and share North Andover history!
As a cultural and community hub, the North Andover Historical Society
collects, preserves, interprets and shares its historical properties and artifacts
to educate and excite the public’s imagination while promoting a sustainable future.