An independent nonprofit 501c3 history center.
Funded by the generosity of people like you.
Bessie Goldsmith
Bessie Goldsmith was born in 1882 and grew up at 60 Elm Street. As an adult she had a home on Foster’s Pond. She was a lot of things over the course of her lifetime. For example, she was a devout conservationist. The AVIS Goldsmith Reservation was named after her. She was a reporter and editor for The Andover Townsman. Her journals and columns in the local newspaper have preserved Andover’s rich history.
On top of these already impressive feats she taught cooking classes, manufactured gas masks during World War I, had a small dressmaking business, painted, taught classes, and served 25 years as Andover’s second policewoman. She was very active in both the November Club and the Andover Historical Society.
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.
