North Andover Historical Society

North Andover Historical Society We seek, save, and share North Andover’s history. We also operate the S.

The North Andover Historical Society was founded in 1913 and is dedicated to preserving our local heritage and bringing it to life through children’s programs, guided tours, lectures, workshops, exhibits, craft demonstrations, architectural walking tours and publications. Our historic properties include Johnson Cottage (1789), the Parson Barnard House (1715) and the Hay Scales Building (1833). Forbes Rockwell Library and Archive at the Society Headquarters which contains thousands of documents, books, photographs, and paper objects that tell the story of the town and it’s people. We offer memberships and other ways to donate to support us, so check out how you can contribute to the preservation of our community!

Create meaningful moments in a unique setting overlooking the common when you rent the NAHS's Stevens Center for your fa...
09/12/2026

Create meaningful moments in a unique setting overlooking the common when you rent the NAHS's Stevens Center for your family gathering, holiday reception or party.

The Evans Room and exhibit galleries provide warm and welcoming spaces for connection and celebration. Plan your upcoming event with us! Contact Joanna today.

Come join us at this special event from the Lawrence Historical Commission, celebrating some of the stories of the patri...
09/11/2026

Come join us at this special event from the Lawrence Historical Commission, celebrating some of the stories of the patriots of 1776 who lived in (what is now the) city of Lawrence, and how their stories connect to us, today.

This is a free program starting at 1.30pm on Saturday 9/12, at Lawrence Heritage State Park. The program features guest speakers Joe Bella from Historic Methuen Inc., Joanna Collantine Kerr from North Andover Historical Society and Martha Tubinis from the Andover Center for History & Culture.

Last chance to get your tickets for the North Andover Historical Society’s Lifetime Preservation Award Celebration!Join ...
09/07/2026

Last chance to get your tickets for the North Andover Historical Society’s Lifetime Preservation Award Celebration!

Join us this Thursday, September 10, as we honor and celebrate this year’s award recipient, Peter Boynton, whose decades of service have included a commitment to protecting Lake Cochichewick and preserving this treasured resource for future generations.

🎟️ Ticket sales close tonight—don’t miss out! Get yours today.

Link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/RtLvs68QgH0n2h_gLxwHhA

09/06/2026

Coming up this week (6th -12th) at the North Andover Historical Society
Wednesday, Sept. 9th (Noon - 2pm) - Felt & Kvelt Noon Needle Felting Class
Wednesday, Sept. 9th (5:30pm - 7:30pm) - Family Felting Needle Felting Class
Thursday, Sept. 10th (6:00pm - 9pm) - Lifetime Preservation Award Honors Peter Boynton
Saturday, Sept. 12th (11am - 1pm) N.A. Witchcraft History Walking Tour
Saturday, Sept. 12th (Noon - 2pm) Trails & Sails Walking Tour: Agriculture & The Wool Industry

More information and registrations at northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/upcoming-events

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09/05/2026

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09/02/2026

Our popular History shuttle Tours through North Andover and Andover are back!
Join us September 27th at 11:00 or 1:30 for a shuttle tour of our two town's important Revolutionary Period homes and sites as we tell stories from the American Revolution.
This event includes a special on-foot tour of the 1695/1721 Bridges-Stevens House.
Tickets available now www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/upcoming-events

08/30/2026

Coming up this week (30th -5th) at the North Andover Historical Society

Saturday, Sept. 5th (10:00am - 1pm) - I Survived! Scholastic Book Fair with the Purple Couch

Saturday, Sept. 5th (11:00am - 2pm) - Parson Barnard Open House Tours

Contact Joanna to find out more about hosting your next event at the North Andover Historical Society's The Stevens Cent...
08/29/2026

Contact Joanna to find out more about hosting your next event at the North Andover Historical Society's The Stevens Center on the Common. Choose the Evans Room, a delightful, fully accessible second floor space overlooking the common, or one of our first floor exhibit galleries.

08/19/2026

Join us for indoor activities Thursday, August 20th as we spin woolen jewelry and on Friday, August 21st for some outdoor colonial games.

The theater will be showing fun educational programming both days.
We hope you will join us.

Address

800 Massachusetts Avenue
North Andover, MA
01845

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+19786864035

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