An independent nonprofit 501c3 history center.
Funded by the generosity of people like you.
Overview
Resources include maps, genealogies, family records, architectural plans, house histories, yearbooks, street directories, and transcripts of town meetings beginning in 1656. Our Archives collections include documents, photographs, glass-plate negatives, maps, and artwork. The History Center holds the records of Andover institutions such as South Church, Free Christian Church, and the Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS).
Photographs
The Society’s photography collection contains over 10,000 photographs and continues to grow. Images of Andover’s development from the late 1840s to the present include family portraits, holiday events, sport clubs, businesses, parades, class photos, mill workers, and many other subjects.
Genealogy and Local History
Published and non-published sources of Andover families make this a valuable genealogy center in New England. The Charlotte Helen Abbott Collection contains her genealogy works from 1853 to 1920 and is the beginning for any search. Church records, cemetery inventories, and family files round out the collection. We have extensive records on the Abbott, Chandler, Foster, Bailey, Jenkins, Carrier, Wardwell, Peters, Holt, Osgood, Frye, Ames, and Poor families.
Inquiries
We welcome inquiries by phone, email, or in person.
Call 978-475-2236
Email info@andoverhistoryandculture.org
Mail Research, Andover Center for History & Culture
97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
Resources include maps, genealogies, family records, architectural plans, house histories, yearbooks, street directories, and transcripts of town meetings beginning in 1656. Our Archives collections include documents, photographs, glass-plate negatives, maps, and artwork. The History Center holds the records of Andover institutions such as South Church, Free Christian Church, and the Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS).
Photographs
The Society’s photography collection contains over 10,000 photographs and continues to grow. Images of Andover’s development from the late 1840s to the present include family portraits, holiday events, sport clubs, businesses, parades, class photos, mill workers, and many other subjects.
Genealogy and Local History
Published and non-published sources of Andover families make this a valuable genealogy center in New England. The Charlotte Helen Abbott Collection contains her genealogy works from 1853 to 1920 and is the beginning for any search. Church records, cemetery inventories, and family files round out the collection. We have extensive records on the Abbott, Chandler, Foster, Bailey, Jenkins, Carrier, Wardwell, Peters, Holt, Osgood, Frye, Ames, and Poor families.
Inquiries
We welcome inquiries by phone, email, or in person.
Call 978-475-2236
Email info@andoverhistoryandculture.org
Mail Research, Andover Center for History & Culture
97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
Research Library & Archives
Research Library & Archives
Open Wednesdays through Saturdays
10:00am to 4:00pm
There is no charge to use the Research Library. Donations are always welcome.
Additional Information
ACHC's 2023-2024 Annual Winter Closure will be December 24, 2023 through January 7, 2024. The History Center, library, and archives will reopen Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Please note: For the safety of our volunteers and staff, the History Center follows the Andover School Department's winter weather closures. Please check local news sources, or call in advance, for updates during winter weather advisories.
Caroline M. Underhill Research Library
Caroline M. Underhill Research Library
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.
