An independent nonprofit 501c3 history center. 
Funded by the generosity of people like you.

School Programs

“Why are there old apple trees in my neighborhood? How were apples high up in the tree picked? How do we know this?”

Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them. By introducing children to the history of their neighborhood through artifacts, maps, and photographs, we can encourage their natural curiosity about what “used to be” long before “history” becomes dates and facts in a book. By encouraging curiosity and exploration, young students can begin to discover how their personal story fits into the story of their neighborhood, their town, & the world.

Discovering My Neighborhood
1st Grade

Students learn about Andover through the eyes of people who lived and worked in Andover in the early 19th century. Students don aprons and get to work gathering eggs in the barn, trading them in the general store, printing in the print shop, fighting a fire in a fire brigade, and grinding spices in the kitchen. Costumed guides lead students through a variety activities through the Amos Blanchard House and Barn.

Andover at Work in the 1820's
3rd Grade 

Thank you to Andover’s Pre-K through 12 Social Studies Program for their enthusiastic support for bringing local history into the Andover Public Schools at all grade levels.

A big round of thanks goes to the Andover High School Advanced Placement U.S. History students for joining History Center staff in teaching and sharing local history with younger students

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Students learn about the Native American history of the area through this hands-on archaeology and history program. Students use a canvas mock-up of the original archaelogic dig. The use their deductive reasoning skills to make observations and identify artifacts and natural materials,. This program can take place outside along the Merrimack River for an immersive experience. It can also take place at a school or classroom.

At the Bend in the River: Native American History and Archaeology
4th Grade 

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

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The History Center is funded by individual, foundation, and corporate donations and receives no Town of Andover funding.

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