Andover 101/102

Discover decidedly unstuffy history at the Andover Center for History & Culture Sunday, October 21. At 1:00pm discover Andover 101: 10,000 years of history in 75 minutes. And at 3:00pm discover Andover 102: 30 miles of history in 60 minutes. Register on-line at andoverhistorical.org/andover-101-102, or call 978-475-2236.

After selling out its popular Andover 101 program nearly a dozen times, and at the request of Andover 101 participants, Andover Center for History & Culture launched Andover 102. October 21, the center will run the two programs back-to-back. Come to one. Come to both. Register early as programs fill quickly!

About Andover 101: Whether you’re a newcomer to Andover, or you’ve lived here for years, Andover 101 will give you an introduction to the key stories that contributed to the Andover we know today. From how Andover was founded, to Andover’s role in national events, to how local place names came to be, Andover 101 will cover 7,000 years of Andover’s stories – way back to glacial geology and the native Pennacook Confederacy – in a fun and lively presentation. Historic maps, photographs, and cultural artifacts from Andover’s past will illustrate 15 stories about your town.

About Andover 102: Ever wonder about Andover place names, or just places around Andover in general? Andover 102 will introduce you to some of Andover’s special places – from boxing camps to Gilded Era mansions – through ten short and lively stories illustrated by historic maps, photographs, and cultural artifacts.

About the Andover Center for History & Culture

The Andover Historical Society discovers, preserves, and shares local history stories to connect people to each other to inspire and deepen community engagement – preserving the past, educating for the future, connecting to our community. For more information, visit andoverhistorical.org.