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). For

bes 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!

These are the courses offered to Johnson High School students 100 years ago! How do they compare to today's courses and ...
05/29/2026

These are the courses offered to Johnson High School students 100 years ago! How do they compare to today's courses and electives available to students at North Andover High? Are we missing anything important that was available in the past?

05/27/2026

It's time for another 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 - this time with 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗼! Did you know the impact that town meeting had on the Revolution? Watch and learn!

Glennie's milk truck fleet lined up for review! The truck license plates are a bit hard to read, but they look like 1943...
05/26/2026

Glennie's milk truck fleet lined up for review! The truck license plates are a bit hard to read, but they look like 1943 or 1945. Demand for Glennie's milk actually got so high in this area that they couldn't even keep up with their production and had to purchase additional gallons from many of the smaller dairy farms in North Andover and surrounding towns.

Do these pictures by Gayton Osgood bring back any memories? They were taken in winter of 1981-1982. Leave a comment if y...
05/22/2026

Do these pictures by Gayton Osgood bring back any memories? They were taken in winter of 1981-1982. Leave a comment if you recognize the location or have a story to share!

Oh my, times have changed! This story would be written from a very different angle today, but 100 years ago, this was a ...
05/19/2026

Oh my, times have changed! This story would be written from a very different angle today, but 100 years ago, this was a tale of romance and dreams come true.

This funny little book in our collection was published in the 1820s and is titled "American Toilet" - although the title...
05/15/2026

This funny little book in our collection was published in the 1820s and is titled "American Toilet" - although the title refers to "toilet" in the sense of fixing your appearance and not the more familiar fixture that you would find in a bathroom. This is actually a lift-the-flap book, and every page has an item that you would typically find on a vanity or dressing table. Each illustration has a flap which lifts up to reveal an American value or moral.

This book was donated from the estate of Horatio and Caroline (Stevens) Rogers.

An excellent opportunity to 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁. If you own a home in ...
05/14/2026

An excellent opportunity to 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁. If you own a home in one of these districts, would like to get involved or you're interested in historic recognition for your home, this is the event for you!

REGISTER: https://www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/upcoming-events/2026/5/19/historical-preservation-you-with-david-blauvel

05/13/2026

Curious about the tiny, white building that sits at the southwest corner of the Common? Listen, learn and join us this Sunday at the Sheep Shearing Festival for a peek inside! 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹!

Want to learn more? visit: https://www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org/1833-hay-scales-building

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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