The Amos Blanchard House and Barn Museum in downtown Andover, Massachusetts, recreates the life and times of a typical middle-class family of the early 19th century.  Educational programs and changing exhibits explore many aspects of Andover's fascinating 350-year history.  For information on Museum tours and hours, click here.

The Andover Historical Society, founded in 1911, maintains the museum and operates a library, archives and research center where objects and documents of local historical significance are collected, preserved, exhibited and interpreted.  For information on the library, click here.  

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The Andover Historical Society invites you to Come Home for the Holidays at Tastes & Treasures November 28th and December 20th A month-long celebration that celebrates our community's rich heritage and finds inspiration in the past ~ Victorian Tree Exhibit ~ Teddy Bear Teas ~ Victorian Dessert Tasting ~ Cooking demonstrations ~ Story telling ~ 19th century dinner ~ ~ Victorian High Teas ~ Behind the scenes tours ~ A Christmas Carol readings Learn more about all these great events at www.andoverhistorical.org/holiday.

• Upcoming Exhibit News
  
  Following up the very successful "Main Street Memories' exhibit, The Andover Historical Society is seeking contributions from the community to support the upcoming exhibition titled, From Near and Far: 350 years of Making Andover Home, due to open February 2009.
   

  Workers at the Smith and Dove factory, circa 1900

  Boston & Maine Railroad Station platform circa 1900

  Allen Hinton's Ice Cream Farm in April 1874

  The Andover Historical Society is particularly interested in what drew newcomers to Andover, what the process of settling into the Andover community has been like and how the town has evolved as new recipients have made Andover their home. If you have photographs, documents, memorabilia or a story to share about why you, your family, your business or organization moved to Andover, the Historical Society wants to hear from you. Some topics of particular interest include:
  
  Mill workers ancestors: Smith and Dove, Tyre Rubber, etc
  Local educational and religious institutions
  Families and businesses who moved here with the construction of I-93 or I-495
  Raytheon and other 'tech boom' arrivals
  Other personal family stories
  
  Anyone who wishes to contribute or loan artifacts or just share the story of why you or your family moved to Andover please contact Guest Curator Lauren Kosky-Stamm (lkosky-stamm@andoverhistorical.org) or Curator Andy Grilz (agrilz@andoverhistorical.org) or by calling (978) 475-2236.
  
   

• All New Girl Scout Afternoons scheduled for Winter 2008-2009
  
  The Andover Historical society is pleased to announce four afternoons set aside especially for Girl Scouts. These workshops are fun and educational experiences that are sure to please your troop members. Sign up Early as space is limited!!! Contact the Museum Educator at (978) 475-2236 or education@andoverhistorical.org for reservations and more information. A full description of each afternoon can be found on the Event Calendar page or download the flyer here: Girl Scout Afternoons: Winter 2008-2009 (pdf)