Diane's Cafe is Closed May 1st to May 7th and Re-Opens May 8th
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Museum Exhibit Hours: Wed - Fri 10am - 2pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 2pm
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Diane's Cafe is Closed May 1st to May 7th and Re-Opens May 8th 〰️ Museum Exhibit Hours: Wed - Fri 10am - 2pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 2pm 〰️
Events and Programming at The North Andover Historical Society
Join us at 6pm on Saturday June 1st for a Soirée!
First Saturday at The Johnson Cottage!
The Johnson Cottage at 153 Academy Rd. is the host to this May's First Saturday Open House!
Join us on May 4th from 11am to 2pm.
Appointed for a family of five during the 1830s, our historic cottage offers a local opportunity to step back in time and see what life was like in the young United States.
May Speaker Series: Harold Parker State Park, A Slice of History by Andy Sherman
Join Us On May 13th at 7pm for this exciting speaker!
Harold Parker State Forest: A Slice of History tells the story of a state forest from the ice ages and the formation of the current geology up to today.
Along the way Andy describes the Native American presence and the early settlers with a focus on two families that lived in what is now H.P. Andy explains the formation of H.P. as a State Forest and the Depression area CCC regarding their work to improve H.P.
Andy's goal in this talk will be to make the history of Harold Parker State Forest as interesting and entertaining as it truly is.
Tickets are Free!
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.
Educational Opportunities at the North Andover Historical Society
We offer exciting, engaging, and top-quality educational programs for all ages. See our educational page for details on current field-trips, homeschooling classes, and our Summer enrichment program, Adventures in Time!
Acknowledgment of the Land and Its People
The North Andover Historical Society respectfully acknowledges that the lands on which we operate are situated on the traditional territory of the Pennacook, Pawtucket, & Massachusett Nations and all peoples of the Wabanaki Confederacy. We honor the modern-day Abenaki, Agawam, Naumkeag, Wampanoag, Pokanoket, and Nipmuc Nations, and all family lineages lost or remembered who inhabited and traveled this land and its waters. We are committed to learning from and amplifying Indigenous voices, fostering enduring understanding, and assisting the ongoing presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples within our community. We honor all Indigenous peoples who are here now, will be here in the future, and have been here since time immemorial.
To seek, save, and share North Andover history!
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.
