STUDENTS TEAM-UP WITH NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HIGHLIGHT LOCAL HERO
The North Andover Historical Society, and several former North Andover Middle School students under the leadership of teacher Mr. Pat McGravey, have teamed up to create a new exhibit focusing on William Symmes Jr., an Andover (now North Andover) resident and Massachusetts representative, who provided a pivotal vote in favor of the ratification of the Constitution. The exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, April 5, at the Parson Barnard House from 11:00 am-2:00 pm, and is acting as a grand opening to the spring-to-autumn series of First Saturday events in which historic places within North Andover are open to the public the first Saturday of every month. The Parson Barnard House Museum is located at 179 Osgood Street in North Andover.
CELEBRATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONWITH THE ANDOVERS
The North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) and the Andover Center for History and Culture (ACHC) have come together to bring history to life with an exciting dual-town bus ride celebrating the American Revolution. Along the route, historians will share captivating, local stories of the American Revolution while guests view the historical sites from the comfort of a bus. Tours are offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on April 19, and will begin and end at NAHS, located at 800 Massachusetts Avenue in North Andover. Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.NorthAndoverhistoricalSociety.org.
UNCOVER THE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WITH THE NAHS
Did you know that North Andover, then part of Andover, was home to many heroes of the American Revolution? In 1775 they met and marched to Concord and Lexington from the old meeting house at North Parish after having trained for the previous few years at the mustering field at Kittredge Farm. These brave souls went on to fight in the Battle of Bunker Hill and beyond. Come discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution. Located at 800 Massachusetts Avenue, NAHS has an educational celebration packed with inspiring speakers, a captivating exhibit, and exciting activities to honor our town and its heroes.
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER, MARK PELLETIER!
The North Andover Historical Society welcomed new Board Member, Mark Pelletier at the Annual Meeting on June 12, 2024.
Mark is the managing principal of our Portsmouth New Hampshire office, which is dedicated to delivering exceptional designs in the custom residential, urban infill, and commercial markets.
Mark’s expertise has been honed over an impressive 25-year career spanning a broad range of building types and market sectors.
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER, LINDA SCHOONMAKER!
The North Andover Historical Society welcomed new Board Member, Linda Schoonmaker Connor at the Annual Meeting on June 12, 2024.
Linda majored in Liberal Arts at Bradford College and the University of Wisconsin. She has performed, directed, and designed for the past 30 years at venues in Chicago, Denver, and Boston. Linda’s background also includes extensive knowledge in costuming, set design, and improvisation! In fact, she has performed alongside some of Chicago’s Second City Alumni. Along with her position at Acting Out!, she is also the current Drama Director at North Andover high school.
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER, KYLE SCANDORE!
The North Andover Historical Society welcomed new Board Member, Kyle Scandore at the Annual Meeting on June 12, 2024.
A lifelong resident of North Andover and an avid student of history, Kyle Scandore brings his passion for the past and his legal expertise to the North Andover Historical Society. Kyle is an attorney in the Corporate Department at McLane Middleton, where he provides strategic legal solutions to a variety of business clients. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Richmond and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. Kyle combines his professional skills with his love for history and deep understanding of the region to support the Society’s mission.
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER, THERESE LEONE!
The North Andover Historical Society welcomed new Board Member, Therese M. Leone at the Annual Meeting on June 12, 2024.
Banking professional since 1972, Graduate of St Mary High School 1971, Castle Secretarial School 1972, Hesser Junior College 1990-1992 studied business, also attended and completed the Sandbox Leadership Institute course in 2012-2013. In the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, I was a finalist for several awards through Enterprise Bank’s Celebration of Success nominations—in 2018 I was awarded the Excellence in Community Service Award. I received the distinguished YWCA Tribute to Women Award in 2012. Enterprise Bank Presidents Club award the last 15 years—8 of those years were Presidents Club Gold. I currently serve on three boards: Nevins Family of Services, and Debbie’s Treasure Chest. I maintain active with former organizations I served on such as the YMCA, Ambassador and Lazarus House.
First Open House of the Season at the Parson Barnard House
Our First Saturday open house of 2024 at the Parson Barnard House was held on Saturday, June 1st! Don't worry if you missed it! Mark your calendar for our next open house event on July 6th!
Every Saturday of the warmer months through October, the public may visit the Parson Barnard House at 179 Osgood Street. Local tour guides can walk you though the house or you can do self-guided tour of the house and grounds, including the historically accurate medicinal herb and dye garden.
First Saturdays are a great opportunity to visit this iconic North Andover landmark, free of charge; but please consider a donation or purchase in our pop-up bookshop to help support our programs.
The Parson Barnard House will also be open on the following first Saturdays of Summer: JULY 6TH, AUGUST 3RD, SEPTEMBER 7TH AND OCTOBER 5TH.
WELCOME BOARD MEMBER, Michael Lenihan!
Michael is past president and board member of the North Andover Historical Society, past board co-chairperson of the Essex Art Center in Lawrence MA, and is a current volunteer Commissioner on North Andover’s Old Center Historic District Commission. Michael and his wife, Barbara, have been ‘stewards’ of the historic 1835 Daniel Stevens House on Osgood Street for over 25 years. He also ran a specialized management consulting firm helping companies with their revenue and sustainability strategies. In his spare time, he continues to hone his artist skills as a landscape painter having his art studio in his historic barn facing the North Andover Common.
“All The World’s A Stage” Local Community Theatre Program Brings Monthly Play Readings to the North Andover Historical Society’s Worden Theatre
The vibrant community of the Merrimack Valley is set to come alive with the launch of a new monthly theatre event at the state-of-the-art Worden Theatre at NAHS’s community hub, the Stevens Center. Proudly presented by the North Andover Historical Society, this exciting program promises to captivate audiences with a series of thought-provoking and hilarious stories. Penned and directed by lifelong North Andover resident Robert E Kellan MD, eye surgeon, novelist, and playwright; the play readings will be staged in collaboration with the Acting Out Theatre Company of Lawrence, whose mission is to reward local talent with the opportunity to be part of the theatre experience.