Fan of the Science Channels How its Made program? Then you would love this exciting workshop! Join us Thursday August 27 from 9:30-3:00 as we explore history, physics, and more. Learn about Andover’s mill history and the technology that powered these mills. Build a water wheel and experiment with water power! Bring a lunch and your imagination as we Explore Andover’s past and discover How it (was) made!
Ages 9-13. $20 members, $25 non-members, includes snack, supplies and hours of fun and learning!
The teeth of Andover children in the early 1900s were a long way off from orthodontia and frequent visits to the dentist. Surveys conducted in public schools revealed that by age 15 or 16, over 50% of the teeth of the average schoolchild were diseased.
Ever wonder what’s hiding in the attic in old houses around town? Well, here at the Amos Blanchard House, our third floor (not quite as high as the attic) houses part of our extensive costume collection. During a recent quiet afternoon, a search through the costume database turned up several pairs of eighteenth century stays. Stays are a foundation garment, similar to the corsets of the nineteenth century, that provide support to the female body beneath the outer layer of clothing. This pair likely dates to between 1750-1800 and is made of pale green silk with a dark green silk binding around the edges. The interior layers are constructed from baleen (commonly called whalebone) which usually came from the mouths of right whales.
How often do we make our own toys today? Prior to the mid-20th century children often made their own toys. One such toy was the corn husk doll.
