250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Join us at the NAHS Stevens Center for the launch of a series of exhibits, history tour,
and speaking programs celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

THE ASPIRATIONS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE EXHIBIT

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.

They Knew their Place in Time

These are stories of the American Revolution,
from a local perspective.

April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026

American Revolution Speaker Program

April 1: Local Historian Alex Cain
- “Heads of Families and Men of Substance” – The Rise of the Merrimack Valley Minute Men
April 8: David Blauvelt (NAHS)
- Revolutionary war graves in the First & Second Burial Grounds
April 15: Antoine Trombino-Ponte (NAHS)
- Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens
April 18: Katie Osgood
- The Osgoods: 250 Years Ago They Started a Revolution
April 22: Jonathan Lane
- The 250th Anniversary of the Revolution
April 25: Scott Dianis
- Old Andover’s History and the American Revolution

All events begin at 6:30 PM in the Worden Theater at North Andover Historical Society (Stevens Center)

SPEAKER PROGRAM TICKET RESERVATIONS COMING SOON

REV250 Bus Tour of
North Andover & Andover

Join us on April 19th for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle, 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.

PUBLIC TICKET SALES OPEN FRIDAY, MARCH 14th at 5pm.

The 1.5 hour bus tour will start at the North Andover Historical Society. The route retraces the path taken by the Militia through North Andover and Andover en route to the battle at Lexington and Concord. View historical homes and sites that stood in 1775. The 18th century owners of these homes helped shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides from the NAHS and ACHC will share captivating stories and anecdotes about our local connections to the revolution.

In North Andover the bus will stop briefly for a tour of the historic kitchen and dining room at the Timothy Johnson House where you can enjoy a glass of lemonade. The bus continues on to Andover viewing more historic homes and stopping briefly at the west Andover Blanchard Upton House for an outdoor tour and a glass of apple cider. From there, the bus returns to the North Andover Historical Society.

Connect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 who fought for liberty, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April, 1775.

Advance Tickets Required ($50/each)
Reserve your spot on one of two shuttles – limited seating.
Two Tours: Starting at 11:00am and 1:00pm
Bus Tours are 1.5 hours & start at the North Andover Historical Society

Please note; bathroom breaks are encouraged at the NAHS Stevens Center since there are no stops along the route.
Stop by for breakfast or lunch at Diane’s Café on the Common before or after your tour!