North Andover Historical Society
Many of North Andover’s Revolutionary War heroes rest in the town’s First and Second Burial Grounds. Join us as David Blauvelt, North Andover Historical Society Coordinator of Education, explores their stories — who they were, their battle experience, and what inspired them to take up arms for freedom.
North Andover Historical Society
NAHS is honored to possess the handwritten diary of James Stevens. This treasure chronicles his time fighting for our country’s independence from the day he took up arms until the end of the war. Linguist and NAHS facilities manager, Antoine Trombino-Ponte, has poured over this diary and reconstructed the 1775 voice of James Stevens. His...
The Stevens Center on the Common
Join linguist and NAHS facilities manager, Antoine Trombino-Ponte, as he explains his reconstruction of the voice of James Stevens, through James’ diary, which he began on April 19th, 1775. Antoine Trombino-Aponte is the Facilities Manager at the North Andover Historical Society as well as an Educator at the JFK Library, Boston. Doors at 6:00/Presentation Begins...
The Stevens Center on the Common
Based on shared research about their families, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their ANCESTRY CLUB research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of...
North Andover Historical Society
Based on shared research about their families, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of our town’s...
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** 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...
North Andover Historical Society
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...
North Andover Historical Society
In the two and a half centuries since American Independence was declared and secured, little attention has been spent looking into the roles of communities other than those who participated...
The Stevens Center on the Common
In the two and a half centuries since American Independence was declared and secured, little attention has been spent looking into the roles of communities other than those who participated...
North Andover Historical Society
Scott W. Dianis is a longtime resident of Andover with a keen interest in local history, particularly in the stories that help explain the town’s early development and evolution. He recently published an updated edition of Sarah Bailey’s “Historical Sketches of Andover”, detailing the town’s history from founding to the early 19th century.
The Stevens Center on the Common
This talk shows how Andover helped plant the seeds of the American Revolution. We will see old Andover’s role in the fight for Independence and our legacy in shaping the birth of the nation. Scott W. Dianis is a longtime resident of Andover with a keen interest in local history, particularly in the stories that...
North Andover Historical Society
Shuttle departs the NAHS Stevens Center museum at 1pm - please select tickets for the time you wish to depart. Each tour takes approximately 1.5-2 hours Join us again for...
