An independent nonprofit 501c3 history center.
Funded by the generosity of people like you.
Follow the links below for a quick introduction to highlights from Andover's past.
- Before European Settlement
- 1646 Founding of Andover
- 1692 Salem Witch Hysteria
- 1711 Founding of South Parish
- 1776 American Revolution
- 1776 Gunpowder Mill
- 1778 Founding of Phillips Academy
- Slavery & Massachusetts Abolition
- Abolition & Anti-Slavery Movement
- Underground Railroad
- 1855 Andover & North Andover split
- 1861 American Civil War
- 1873 Memorial Hall Library
- 1830-1900 Industrial Revolution
- Smith & Dove Mills
- William Wood & American Woolen Company
- 1900-1920 Shawsheen Village
- 1646 to Today Immigrants to Andover
- Before European Settlement
- 1646 Founding of Andover
- 1692 Salem Witch Hysteria
- 1711 Founding of South Parish
- 1776 American Revolution
- 1776 Gunpowder Mill
- 1778 Founding of Phillips Academy
- Slavery & Massachusetts Abolition
- Abolition & Anti-Slavery Movement
- Underground Railroad
- 1855 Andover & North Andover split
- 1861 American Civil War
- 1873 Memorial Hall Library
- 1830-1900 Industrial Revolution
- Smith & Dove Mills
- William Wood & American Woolen Company
- 1900-1920 Shawsheen Village
- 1646 to Today Immigrants to Andover
Brief History of Andover
Brief History of Andover
Preserving the pastEducating for the future
Connecting with our community
Preserving the past
Educating for the future
Connecting with our community
Andover Center for History & Culture
97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-2236
Andover Center for History & Culture
97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-2236
The History Center is funded by individual, foundation, and corporate donations and receives no Town of Andover funding.
Show your commitment to Andover's history by donating today.
The History Center is funded by individual, foundation, and corporate donations and receives no Town of Andover funding.
Show your commitment to Andover's history by donating today.
Show your commitment to Andover's history by donating today.
